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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,761.78, 17,611.26 and 7,173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,761.78, 17,611.26 and 7,173.86 is: 9,899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,761.78 : 17,611.26 = 7,173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,761.78/17,611.26 = 7,173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,761.78x = 17,611.26 × 7,173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,761.78x = 126,340,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,340,713.66/12,761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.93

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