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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,805.11, 17,670.38 and 7,215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,805.11, 17,670.38 and 7,215.75 is: 9,957.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,805.11 : 17,670.38 = 7,215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,805.11/17,670.38 = 7,215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,805.11x = 17,670.38 × 7,215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,805.11x = 127,505,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,505,008.41/12,805.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.35

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