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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.72, 17,609.28 and 7,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.72, 17,609.28 and 7,171.08 is: 9,896.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.72 : 17,609.28 = 7,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.72/17,609.28 = 7,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.72x = 17,609.28 × 7,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.72x = 126,277,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,277,555.62/12,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.58

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