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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,767.53, 17,618.93 and 7,102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,767.53, 17,618.93 and 7,102.15 is: 9,800.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,767.53 : 17,618.93 = 7,102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,767.53/17,618.93 = 7,102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,767.53x = 17,618.93 × 7,102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,767.53x = 125,132,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,132,283.70/12,767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,800.82

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