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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.35, 17,607.80 and 7,094.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.35, 17,607.80 and 7,094.61 is: 9,790.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.35 : 17,607.80 = 7,094.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.35/17,607.80 = 7,094.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.35x = 17,607.80 × 7,094.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.35x = 124,920,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,920,438.48/12,759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,790.51

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