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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.33, 17,740.59 and 7,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.33, 17,740.59 and 7,819.76 is: 10,791.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.33 : 17,740.59 = 7,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.33/17,740.59 = 7,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.33x = 17,740.59 × 7,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.33x = 138,727,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,727,067.36/12,855.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.40

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