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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,573.13, 17,348.98 and 7,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,573.13, 17,348.98 and 7,266.92 is: 10,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,573.13 : 17,348.98 = 7,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,573.13/17,348.98 = 7,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,573.13x = 17,348.98 × 7,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,573.13x = 126,073,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,073,563.00/12,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.23

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