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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,883.78, 17,775.58 and 7,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,883.78, 17,775.58 and 7,217.76 is: 9,958.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,883.78 : 17,775.58 = 7,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,883.78/17,775.58 = 7,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,883.78x = 17,775.58 × 7,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,883.78x = 128,299,870.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,299,870.30/12,883.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,958.25

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