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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,652, 17,459.94 and 7,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,652, 17,459.94 and 7,063 is: 9,747.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,652 : 17,459.94 = 7,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,652/17,459.94 = 7,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,652x = 17,459.94 × 7,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,652x = 123,319,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,319,556.22/12,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,747.04

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