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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,810.76, 17,678.84 and 7,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,810.76, 17,678.84 and 7,221.76 is: 9,966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,810.76 : 17,678.84 = 7,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,810.76/17,678.84 = 7,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,810.76x = 17,678.84 × 7,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,810.76x = 127,672,339.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,672,339.56/12,810.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.02

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