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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.66, 17,349.66 and 7,268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.66, 17,349.66 and 7,268.57 is: 10,031.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.66 : 17,349.66 = 7,268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.66/17,349.66 = 7,268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.66x = 17,349.66 × 7,268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.66x = 126,107,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,107,196.50/12,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.87

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