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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.54, 17,608.61 and 7,095.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.54, 17,608.61 and 7,095.89 is: 9,792.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.54 : 17,608.61 = 7,095.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.54/17,608.61 = 7,095.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.54x = 17,608.61 × 7,095.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.54x = 124,948,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,948,821.37/12,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,792.58

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