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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,768.71, 17,619.80 and 7,103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,768.71, 17,619.80 and 7,103.36 is: 9,802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,768.71 : 17,619.80 = 7,103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,768.71/17,619.80 = 7,103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,768.71x = 17,619.80 × 7,103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,768.71x = 125,159,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,159,791.06/12,768.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.07

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