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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,747.72, 17,592.66 and 7,159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,747.72, 17,592.66 and 7,159.08 is: 9,879.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,747.72 : 17,592.66 = 7,159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,747.72/17,592.66 = 7,159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,747.72x = 17,592.66 × 7,159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,747.72x = 125,947,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,947,260.35/12,747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.98

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