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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,709.36, 17,538.91 and 7,044.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,709.36, 17,538.91 and 7,044.96 is: 9,722.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,709.36 : 17,538.91 = 7,044.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,709.36/17,538.91 = 7,044.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,709.36x = 17,538.91 × 7,044.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,709.36x = 123,560,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,560,908.52/12,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.04

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