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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,806.48, 17,672.70 and 7,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,806.48, 17,672.70 and 7,217.48 is: 9,959.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,806.48 : 17,672.70 = 7,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,806.48/17,672.70 = 7,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,806.48x = 17,672.70 × 7,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,806.48x = 127,552,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,552,358.80/12,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,959.99

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