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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,804.30, 17,669.70 and 7,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,804.30, 17,669.70 and 7,215.30 is: 9,956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,804.30 : 17,669.70 = 7,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,804.30/17,669.70 = 7,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,804.30x = 17,669.70 × 7,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,804.30x = 127,492,186.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,492,186.41/12,804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,956.98

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