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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.88, 17,660.90 and 7,132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.88, 17,660.90 and 7,132.86 is: 9,843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.88 : 17,660.90 = 7,132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.88/17,660.90 = 7,132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.88x = 17,660.90 × 7,132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.88x = 125,972,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,972,691.51/12,797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.25

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