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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,771.41, 17,623.50 and 7,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,771.41, 17,623.50 and 7,106.16 is: 9,805.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,771.41 : 17,623.50 = 7,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,771.41/17,623.50 = 7,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,771.41x = 17,623.50 × 7,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,771.41x = 125,235,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,235,410.76/12,771.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,805.92

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