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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,802.41, 17,661.83 and 7,764.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,802.41, 17,661.83 and 7,764.71 is: 10,711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,802.41 : 17,661.83 = 7,764.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,802.41/17,661.83 = 7,764.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,802.41x = 17,661.83 × 7,764.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,802.41x = 137,138,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,138,860.89/12,802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,711.96

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