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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,320.76, 17,004.57 and 7,846.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,320.76, 17,004.57 and 7,846.47 is: 10,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,320.76 : 17,004.57 = 7,846.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,320.76/17,004.57 = 7,846.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,320.76x = 17,004.57 × 7,846.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,320.76x = 133,425,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,425,848.37/12,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.35

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