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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,766.98, 17,618.68 and 7,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,766.98, 17,618.68 and 7,102.20 is: 9,801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,766.98 : 17,618.68 = 7,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,766.98/17,618.68 = 7,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,766.98x = 17,618.68 × 7,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,766.98x = 125,131,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,131,389.10/12,766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.17

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