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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.93, 17,459.65 and 7,062.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.93, 17,459.65 and 7,062.93 is: 9,746.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.93 : 17,459.65 = 7,062.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.93/17,459.65 = 7,062.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.93x = 17,459.65 × 7,062.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.93x = 123,316,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,316,285.77/12,651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.84

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