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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,866.31, 17,755.92 and 7,560.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,866.31, 17,755.92 and 7,560.09 is: 10,433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,866.31 : 17,755.92 = 7,560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,866.31/17,755.92 = 7,560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,866.31x = 17,755.92 × 7,560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,866.31x = 134,236,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,236,353.23/12,866.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.17

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