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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,583.91, 17,364.78 and 7,279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,583.91, 17,364.78 and 7,279.07 is: 10,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,583.91 : 17,364.78 = 7,279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,583.91/17,364.78 = 7,279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,583.91x = 17,364.78 × 7,279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,583.91x = 126,399,362.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,399,362.33/12,583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.52

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