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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,707.63, 17,536.53 and 7,739.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,707.63, 17,536.53 and 7,739.63 is: 10,680.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,707.63 : 17,536.53 = 7,739.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,707.63/17,536.53 = 7,739.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,707.63x = 17,536.53 × 7,739.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,707.63x = 135,726,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,726,166.00/12,707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,680.69

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