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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.58, 17,609.31 and 7,095.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.58, 17,609.31 and 7,095.43 is: 9,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.58 : 17,609.31 = 7,095.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.58/17,609.31 = 7,095.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.58x = 17,609.31 × 7,095.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.58x = 124,945,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,945,626.45/12,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,792.30

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