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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,841.07, 17,720.27 and 7,535.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,841.07, 17,720.27 and 7,535.77 is: 10,399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,841.07 : 17,720.27 = 7,535.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,841.07/17,720.27 = 7,535.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,841.07x = 17,720.27 × 7,535.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,841.07x = 133,535,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,535,825.34/12,841.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.12

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