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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.21, 17,412.77 and 7,837.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.21, 17,412.77 and 7,837.97 is: 10,814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.21 : 17,412.77 = 7,837.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.21/17,412.77 = 7,837.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.21x = 17,412.77 × 7,837.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.21x = 136,480,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,480,701.41/12,620.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,814.46

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