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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.76, 17,609.93 and 7,095.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.76, 17,609.93 and 7,095.07 is: 9,792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.76 : 17,609.93 = 7,095.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.76/17,609.93 = 7,095.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.76x = 17,609.93 × 7,095.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.76x = 124,943,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,943,650.57/12,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,792.01

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