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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.52, 17,104.68 and 7,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.52, 17,104.68 and 7,674 is: 10,591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.52 : 17,104.68 = 7,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.52/17,104.68 = 7,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.52x = 17,104.68 × 7,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.52x = 131,261,314.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,261,314.32/12,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.98

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