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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,779.55, 17,636.88 and 7,114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,779.55, 17,636.88 and 7,114.11 is: 9,818.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,779.55 : 17,636.88 = 7,114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,779.55/17,636.88 = 7,114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,779.55x = 17,636.88 × 7,114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,779.55x = 125,470,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,470,704.38/12,779.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,818.08

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