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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,750.86, 17,590.74 and 7,967.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,750.86, 17,590.74 and 7,967.55 is: 10,991.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,750.86 : 17,590.74 = 7,967.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,750.86/17,590.74 = 7,967.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,750.86x = 17,590.74 × 7,967.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,750.86x = 140,155,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,155,004.64/12,750.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.81

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