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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,762.13, 17,611.73 and 7,173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,762.13, 17,611.73 and 7,173.13 is: 9,898.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,762.13 : 17,611.73 = 7,173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,762.13/17,611.73 = 7,173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,762.13x = 17,611.73 × 7,173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,762.13x = 126,331,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,331,228.81/12,762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,898.91

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