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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,798.47, 17,661.91 and 7,133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,798.47, 17,661.91 and 7,133.09 is: 9,843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,798.47 : 17,661.91 = 7,133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,798.47/17,661.91 = 7,133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,798.47x = 17,661.91 × 7,133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,798.47x = 125,983,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,983,993.60/12,798.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.68

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