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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,769.34, 17,621.52 and 7,180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,769.34, 17,621.52 and 7,180.34 is: 9,908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,769.34 : 17,621.52 = 7,180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,769.34/17,621.52 = 7,180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,769.34x = 17,621.52 × 7,180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,769.34x = 126,528,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,528,504.92/12,769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.77

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