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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.79, 17,660.69 and 7,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.79, 17,660.69 and 7,132.52 is: 9,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.79 : 17,660.69 = 7,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.79/17,660.69 = 7,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.79x = 17,660.69 × 7,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.79x = 125,965,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,965,193.65/12,797.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.73

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