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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,750.62, 17,595.86 and 7,161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,750.62, 17,595.86 and 7,161.62 is: 9,883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,750.62 : 17,595.86 = 7,161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,750.62/17,595.86 = 7,161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,750.62x = 17,595.86 × 7,161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,750.62x = 126,014,739.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,014,739.11/12,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,883.03

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