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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,804.62, 17,669.68 and 7,215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,804.62, 17,669.68 and 7,215.26 is: 9,956.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,804.62 : 17,669.68 = 7,215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,804.62/17,669.68 = 7,215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,804.62x = 17,669.68 × 7,215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,804.62x = 127,491,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,491,335.32/12,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,956.67

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