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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,872.07, 17,764.96 and 7,839.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,872.07, 17,764.96 and 7,839.24 is: 10,819.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,872.07 : 17,764.96 = 7,839.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,872.07/17,764.96 = 7,839.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,872.07x = 17,764.96 × 7,839.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,872.07x = 139,263,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,263,785.03/12,872.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,819.07

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