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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,847.89, 17,730.47 and 7,182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,847.89, 17,730.47 and 7,182.45 is: 9,911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,847.89 : 17,730.47 = 7,182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,847.89/17,730.47 = 7,182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,847.89x = 17,730.47 × 7,182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,847.89x = 127,348,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,348,214.25/12,847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.99

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