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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,578.99, 17,359.33 and 7,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,578.99, 17,359.33 and 7,274.14 is: 10,038.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,578.99 : 17,359.33 = 7,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,578.99/17,359.33 = 7,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,578.99x = 17,359.33 × 7,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,578.99x = 126,274,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,274,178.54/12,578.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.50

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