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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.81, 17,607.49 and 7,094.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.81, 17,607.49 and 7,094.10 is: 9,789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.81 : 17,607.49 = 7,094.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.81/17,607.49 = 7,094.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.81x = 17,607.49 × 7,094.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.81x = 124,909,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,909,294.81/12,759.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,789.28

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