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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,558.93, 17,329.83 and 7,453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,558.93, 17,329.83 and 7,453.64 is: 10,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,558.93 : 17,329.83 = 7,453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,558.93/17,329.83 = 7,453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,558.93x = 17,329.83 × 7,453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,558.93x = 129,170,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,170,314.08/12,558.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,285.14

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