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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,806.50, 17,672.97 and 7,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,806.50, 17,672.97 and 7,217.50 is: 9,960.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,806.50 : 17,672.97 = 7,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,806.50/17,672.97 = 7,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,806.50x = 17,672.97 × 7,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,806.50x = 127,554,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,554,660.98/12,806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.15

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