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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,757.28, 17,607.90 and 7,094.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,757.28, 17,607.90 and 7,094.01 is: 9,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,757.28 : 17,607.90 = 7,094.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,757.28/17,607.90 = 7,094.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,757.28x = 17,607.90 × 7,094.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,757.28x = 124,910,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,910,618.68/12,757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.32

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