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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,769.13, 17,621.40 and 7,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,769.13, 17,621.40 and 7,180.13 is: 9,908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,769.13 : 17,621.40 = 7,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,769.13/17,621.40 = 7,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,769.13x = 17,621.40 × 7,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,769.13x = 126,523,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,523,854.68/12,769.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.58

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