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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,828.69, 17,703.53 and 7,239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,828.69, 17,703.53 and 7,239.65 is: 9,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,828.69 : 17,703.53 = 7,239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,828.69/17,703.53 = 7,239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,828.69x = 17,703.53 × 7,239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,828.69x = 128,167,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,167,290.55/12,828.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.68

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