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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,762.83, 17,612.38 and 7,097.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,762.83, 17,612.38 and 7,097.29 is: 9,794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,762.83 : 17,612.38 = 7,097.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,762.83/17,612.38 = 7,097.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,762.83x = 17,612.38 × 7,097.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,762.83x = 125,000,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,000,106.68/12,762.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,794.07

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