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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,791.76, 17,647.44 and 7,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,791.76, 17,647.44 and 7,826.64 is: 10,797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,791.76 : 17,647.44 = 7,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,791.76/17,647.44 = 7,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,791.76x = 17,647.44 × 7,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,791.76x = 138,120,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,120,159.80/12,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.59

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