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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,771.03, 17,623.58 and 7,105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,771.03, 17,623.58 and 7,105.59 is: 9,805.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,771.03 : 17,623.58 = 7,105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,771.03/17,623.58 = 7,105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,771.03x = 17,623.58 × 7,105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,771.03x = 125,225,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,225,898.28/12,771.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,805.47

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