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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,790.68, 17,651.09 and 7,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,790.68, 17,651.09 and 7,125.50 is: 9,833.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,790.68 : 17,651.09 = 7,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,790.68/17,651.09 = 7,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,790.68x = 17,651.09 × 7,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,790.68x = 125,772,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,772,841.80/12,790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,833.16

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