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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,762.23, 17,611.04 and 7,096.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,762.23, 17,611.04 and 7,096.86 is: 9,793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,762.23 : 17,611.04 = 7,096.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,762.23/17,611.04 = 7,096.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,762.23x = 17,611.04 × 7,096.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,762.23x = 124,983,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,983,103.08/12,762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,793.21

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