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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,747.60, 17,591.04 and 7,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,747.60, 17,591.04 and 7,158.60 is: 9,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,747.60 : 17,591.04 = 7,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,747.60/17,591.04 = 7,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,747.60x = 17,591.04 × 7,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,747.60x = 125,927,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,927,218.94/12,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.50

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