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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,817, 17,687.73 and 7,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,817, 17,687.73 and 7,228 is: 9,974.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,817 : 17,687.73 = 7,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,817/17,687.73 = 7,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,817x = 17,687.73 × 7,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,817x = 127,846,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,846,912.44/12,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,974.79

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