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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.04, 17,464.35 and 7,344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.04, 17,464.35 and 7,344.82 is: 10,139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.04 : 17,464.35 = 7,344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.04/17,464.35 = 7,344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.04x = 17,464.35 × 7,344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.04x = 128,272,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,272,507.17/12,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.29

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