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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,878.58, 17,772.51 and 7,213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,878.58, 17,772.51 and 7,213.52 is: 9,954.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,878.58 : 17,772.51 = 7,213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,878.58/17,772.51 = 7,213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,878.58x = 17,772.51 × 7,213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,878.58x = 128,202,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,202,267.47/12,878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.69

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