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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.46, 17,660.52 and 7,760.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.46, 17,660.52 and 7,760.37 is: 10,709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.46 : 17,660.52 = 7,760.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.46/17,660.52 = 7,760.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.46x = 17,660.52 × 7,760.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.46x = 137,052,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,052,169.59/12,797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.33

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