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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,754.69, 17,605.82 and 7,913.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,754.69, 17,605.82 and 7,913.12 is: 10,922.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,754.69 : 17,605.82 = 7,913.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,754.69/17,605.82 = 7,913.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,754.69x = 17,605.82 × 7,913.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,754.69x = 139,316,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,316,898.11/12,754.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.80

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