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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,798.72, 17,661.78 and 7,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,798.72, 17,661.78 and 7,497 is: 10,345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,798.72 : 17,661.78 = 7,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,798.72/17,661.78 = 7,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,798.72x = 17,661.78 × 7,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,798.72x = 132,410,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,410,364.66/12,798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,345.59

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