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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,802.50, 17,668.35 and 7,213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,802.50, 17,668.35 and 7,213.50 is: 9,955.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,802.50 : 17,668.35 = 7,213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,802.50/17,668.35 = 7,213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,802.50x = 17,668.35 × 7,213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,802.50x = 127,450,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,450,642.73/12,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.14

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