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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,806.15, 17,672.18 and 7,141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,806.15, 17,672.18 and 7,141.43 is: 9,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,806.15 : 17,672.18 = 7,141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,806.15/17,672.18 = 7,141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,806.15x = 17,672.18 × 7,141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,806.15x = 126,204,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,204,644.89/12,806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.01

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