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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825, 17,698.68 and 7,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825, 17,698.68 and 7,857 is: 10,842.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825 : 17,698.68 = 7,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825/17,698.68 = 7,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825x = 17,698.68 × 7,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825x = 139,058,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,058,528.76/12,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.77

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