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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,804.28, 17,670.06 and 7,215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,804.28, 17,670.06 and 7,215.28 is: 9,957.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,804.28 : 17,670.06 = 7,215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,804.28/17,670.06 = 7,215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,804.28x = 17,670.06 × 7,215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,804.28x = 127,494,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,494,430.52/12,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.17

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