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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,811.41, 17,679.83 and 7,222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,811.41, 17,679.83 and 7,222.41 is: 9,966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,811.41 : 17,679.83 = 7,222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,811.41/17,679.83 = 7,222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,811.41x = 17,679.83 × 7,222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,811.41x = 127,690,944.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,690,944.88/12,811.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.97

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