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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.70, 17,438.46 and 7,258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.70, 17,438.46 and 7,258.89 is: 10,017.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.70 : 17,438.46 = 7,258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.70/17,438.46 = 7,258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.70x = 17,438.46 × 7,258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.70x = 126,583,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,583,862.91/12,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,017.95

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