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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,879.03, 17,771.20 and 7,214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,879.03, 17,771.20 and 7,214.03 is: 9,954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,879.03 : 17,771.20 = 7,214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,879.03/17,771.20 = 7,214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,879.03x = 17,771.20 × 7,214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,879.03x = 128,201,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,201,969.94/12,879.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.32

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