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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,832.13, 17,707.78 and 7,167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,832.13, 17,707.78 and 7,167.53 is: 9,890.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,832.13 : 17,707.78 = 7,167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,832.13/17,707.78 = 7,167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,832.13x = 17,707.78 × 7,167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,832.13x = 126,921,097.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,921,097.61/12,832.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.88

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