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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,772.73, 19,134.17 and 7,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,772.73, 19,134.17 and 7,209.24 is: 10,799.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,772.73 : 19,134.17 = 7,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,772.73/19,134.17 = 7,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,772.73x = 19,134.17 × 7,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,772.73x = 137,942,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,942,823.73/12,772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.80

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