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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,750.32, 17,595.28 and 7,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,750.32, 17,595.28 and 7,161.32 is: 9,882.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,750.32 : 17,595.28 = 7,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,750.32/17,595.28 = 7,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,750.32x = 17,595.28 × 7,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,750.32x = 126,005,430.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,005,430.57/12,750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.53

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