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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.34, 17,704.58 and 7,791.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.34, 17,704.58 and 7,791.19 is: 10,755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.34 : 17,704.58 = 7,791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.34/17,704.58 = 7,791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.34x = 17,704.58 × 7,791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.34x = 137,939,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,939,663.43/12,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,755.25

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