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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,707.66, 17,536.52 and 7,118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,707.66, 17,536.52 and 7,118.66 is: 9,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,707.66 : 17,536.52 = 7,118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,707.66/17,536.52 = 7,118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,707.66x = 17,536.52 × 7,118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,707.66x = 124,836,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,836,523.46/12,707.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,823.72

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