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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,745.92, 17,597.94 and 9,756.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,745.92, 17,597.94 and 9,756.42 is: 13,470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,745.92 : 17,597.94 = 9,756.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,745.92/17,597.94 = 9,756.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,745.92x = 17,597.94 × 9,756.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,745.92x = 171,692,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,692,893.77/12,745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.42

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