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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,747.12, 17,590.92 and 7,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,747.12, 17,590.92 and 7,158 is: 9,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,747.12 : 17,590.92 = 7,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,747.12/17,590.92 = 7,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,747.12x = 17,590.92 × 7,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,747.12x = 125,915,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,915,805.36/12,747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,877.98

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