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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,769.41, 17,621.46 and 7,104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,769.41, 17,621.46 and 7,104.15 is: 9,803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,769.41 : 17,621.46 = 7,104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,769.41/17,621.46 = 7,104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,769.41x = 17,621.46 × 7,104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,769.41x = 125,185,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,185,495.06/12,769.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.55

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