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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,760.83, 17,609.40 and 7,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,760.83, 17,609.40 and 7,095.96 is: 9,792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,760.83 : 17,609.40 = 7,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,760.83/17,609.40 = 7,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,760.83x = 17,609.40 × 7,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,760.83x = 124,955,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,955,598.02/12,760.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,792.12

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