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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,546.81, 17,307.36 and 7,822.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,546.81, 17,307.36 and 7,822.89 is: 10,791.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,546.81 : 17,307.36 = 7,822.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,546.81/17,307.36 = 7,822.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,546.81x = 17,307.36 × 7,822.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,546.81x = 135,393,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,393,573.47/12,546.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.08

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