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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,696, 17,521.65 and 7,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,696, 17,521.65 and 7,107 is: 9,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,696 : 17,521.65 = 7,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,696/17,521.65 = 7,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,696x = 17,521.65 × 7,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,696x = 124,526,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,526,366.55/12,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.31

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