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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,807.76, 17,676.20 and 7,219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,807.76, 17,676.20 and 7,219.76 is: 9,964.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,807.76 : 17,676.20 = 7,219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,807.76/17,676.20 = 7,219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,807.76x = 17,676.20 × 7,219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,807.76x = 127,617,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,617,921.71/12,807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,964.11

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