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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.76, 17,660.70 and 7,132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.76, 17,660.70 and 7,132.38 is: 9,842.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.76 : 17,660.70 = 7,132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.76/17,660.70 = 7,132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.76x = 17,660.70 × 7,132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.76x = 125,962,823.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,962,823.47/12,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.57

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