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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,860.94, 17,747.97 and 7,195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,860.94, 17,747.97 and 7,195.71 is: 9,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,860.94 : 17,747.97 = 7,195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,860.94/17,747.97 = 7,195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,860.94x = 17,747.97 × 7,195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,860.94x = 127,709,245.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,709,245.21/12,860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.01

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