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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,804.62, 17,667.33 and 7,215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,804.62, 17,667.33 and 7,215.62 is: 9,955.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,804.62 : 17,667.33 = 7,215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,804.62/17,667.33 = 7,215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,804.62x = 17,667.33 × 7,215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,804.62x = 127,480,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,480,739.69/12,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.84

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