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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,878.73, 17,772.43 and 7,213.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,878.73, 17,772.43 and 7,213.43 is: 9,954.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,878.73 : 17,772.43 = 7,213.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,878.73/17,772.43 = 7,213.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,878.73x = 17,772.43 × 7,213.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,878.73x = 128,200,179.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,200,179.73/12,878.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.41

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