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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,760.95, 17,609.97 and 7,095.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,760.95, 17,609.97 and 7,095.66 is: 9,791.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,760.95 : 17,609.97 = 7,095.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,760.95/17,609.97 = 7,095.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,760.95x = 17,609.97 × 7,095.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,760.95x = 124,954,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,954,359.73/12,760.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.93

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