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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,803.44, 17,668.82 and 7,138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,803.44, 17,668.82 and 7,138.54 is: 9,851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,803.44 : 17,668.82 = 7,138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,803.44/17,668.82 = 7,138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,803.44x = 17,668.82 × 7,138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,803.44x = 126,129,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,129,622.49/12,803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,851.23

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