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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,838.37, 17,711.66 and 7,801.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,838.37, 17,711.66 and 7,801.79 is: 10,763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,838.37 : 17,711.66 = 7,801.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,838.37/17,711.66 = 7,801.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,838.37x = 17,711.66 × 7,801.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,838.37x = 138,182,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,182,524.30/12,838.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.25

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