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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.92, 17,459.40 and 7,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.92, 17,459.40 and 7,062.80 is: 9,746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.92 : 17,459.40 = 7,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.92/17,459.40 = 7,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.92x = 17,459.40 × 7,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.92x = 123,312,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,312,250.32/12,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.52

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