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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,645.48, 17,452.08 and 7,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,645.48, 17,452.08 and 7,056.48 is: 9,738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,645.48 : 17,452.08 = 7,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,645.48/17,452.08 = 7,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,645.48x = 17,452.08 × 7,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,645.48x = 123,150,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,150,253.48/12,645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,738.68

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