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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,879.72, 17,772.48 and 7,214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,879.72, 17,772.48 and 7,214.76 is: 9,955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,879.72 : 17,772.48 = 7,214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,879.72/17,772.48 = 7,214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,879.72x = 17,772.48 × 7,214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,879.72x = 128,224,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,224,177.80/12,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.51

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