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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,573.62, 17,349.67 and 7,267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,573.62, 17,349.67 and 7,267.42 is: 10,027.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,573.62 : 17,349.67 = 7,267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,573.62/17,349.67 = 7,267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,573.62x = 17,349.67 × 7,267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,573.62x = 126,087,302.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,087,302.41/12,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.92

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