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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,801.03, 17,663.28 and 7,134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,801.03, 17,663.28 and 7,134.54 is: 9,844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,801.03 : 17,663.28 = 7,134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,801.03/17,663.28 = 7,134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,801.03x = 17,663.28 × 7,134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,801.03x = 126,019,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,019,377.69/12,801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,844.47

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