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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,786.76, 17,645.74 and 7,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,786.76, 17,645.74 and 7,122.60 is: 9,829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,786.76 : 17,645.74 = 7,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,786.76/17,645.74 = 7,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,786.76x = 17,645.74 × 7,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,786.76x = 125,683,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,683,547.72/12,786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.19

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