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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,786.89, 17,645.91 and 7,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,786.89, 17,645.91 and 7,122.72 is: 9,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,786.89 : 17,645.91 = 7,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,786.89/17,645.91 = 7,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,786.89x = 17,645.91 × 7,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,786.89x = 125,686,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,686,915.54/12,786.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.36

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