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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.30, 17,660.04 and 7,208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.30, 17,660.04 and 7,208.30 is: 9,947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.30 : 17,660.04 = 7,208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.30/17,660.04 = 7,208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.30x = 17,660.04 × 7,208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.30x = 127,298,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,298,866.33/12,797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,947.32

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