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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,912.62, 17,817.98 and 7,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,912.62, 17,817.98 and 7,246.22 is: 9,998.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,912.62 : 17,817.98 = 7,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,912.62/17,817.98 = 7,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,912.62x = 17,817.98 × 7,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,912.62x = 129,112,877.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,112,877.71/12,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.97

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