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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.99, 17,608.86 and 7,095.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.99, 17,608.86 and 7,095.27 is: 9,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.99 : 17,608.86 = 7,095.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.99/17,608.86 = 7,095.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.99x = 17,608.86 × 7,095.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.99x = 124,939,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,939,616.09/12,759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.51

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