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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,804.12, 17,666.64 and 7,215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,804.12, 17,666.64 and 7,215.12 is: 9,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,804.12 : 17,666.64 = 7,215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,804.12/17,666.64 = 7,215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,804.12x = 17,666.64 × 7,215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,804.12x = 127,466,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,466,927.60/12,804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.15

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