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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.26, 17,594.92 and 7,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.26, 17,594.92 and 7,966.88 is: 10,989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.26 : 17,594.92 = 7,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.26/17,594.92 = 7,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.26x = 17,594.92 × 7,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.26x = 140,176,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,176,616.25/12,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.71

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