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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,794.53, 17,661.37 and 7,491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,794.53, 17,661.37 and 7,491.06 is: 10,340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,794.53 : 17,661.37 = 7,491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,794.53/17,661.37 = 7,491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,794.53x = 17,661.37 × 7,491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,794.53x = 132,302,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,302,382.35/12,794.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.54

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