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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,791.36, 17,650.47 and 7,124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,791.36, 17,650.47 and 7,124.68 is: 9,831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,791.36 : 17,650.47 = 7,124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,791.36/17,650.47 = 7,124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,791.36x = 17,650.47 × 7,124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,791.36x = 125,753,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,753,950.60/12,791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,831.16

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