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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.26, 17,603.90 and 7,166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.26, 17,603.90 and 7,166.26 is: 9,890.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.26 : 17,603.90 = 7,166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.26/17,603.90 = 7,166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.26x = 17,603.90 × 7,166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.26x = 126,154,124.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,154,124.41/12,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.36

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