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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.81, 17,605.83 and 7,723.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.81, 17,605.83 and 7,723.05 is: 10,656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.81 : 17,605.83 = 7,723.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.81/17,605.83 = 7,723.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.81x = 17,605.83 × 7,723.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.81x = 135,970,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,970,705.38/12,759.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.17

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