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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,710.06, 17,533.95 and 7,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,710.06, 17,533.95 and 7,996.94 is: 11,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,710.06 : 17,533.95 = 7,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,710.06/17,533.95 = 7,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,710.06x = 17,533.95 × 7,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,710.06x = 140,217,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,217,946.11/12,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.04

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