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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,807.12, 17,673.96 and 7,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,807.12, 17,673.96 and 7,218 is: 9,960.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,807.12 : 17,673.96 = 7,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,807.12/17,673.96 = 7,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,807.12x = 17,673.96 × 7,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,807.12x = 127,570,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,570,643.28/12,807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.92

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