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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,878.30, 17,770.58 and 7,212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,878.30, 17,770.58 and 7,212.26 is: 9,952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,878.30 : 17,770.58 = 7,212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,878.30/17,770.58 = 7,212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,878.30x = 17,770.58 × 7,212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,878.30x = 128,165,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,165,918.40/12,878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.09

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