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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,903.93, 17,806.91 and 7,598.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,903.93, 17,806.91 and 7,598.97 is: 10,486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,903.93 : 17,806.91 = 7,598.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,903.93/17,806.91 = 7,598.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,903.93x = 17,806.91 × 7,598.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,903.93x = 135,314,136.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,314,136.89/12,903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.27

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