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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,744.87, 17,587.68 and 7,079.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,744.87, 17,587.68 and 7,079.56 is: 9,769.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,744.87 : 17,587.68 = 7,079.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,744.87/17,587.68 = 7,079.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,744.87x = 17,587.68 × 7,079.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,744.87x = 124,513,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,513,054.59/12,744.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.66

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