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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.33, 17,475.39 and 7,074.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.33, 17,475.39 and 7,074.33 is: 9,762.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.33 : 17,475.39 = 7,074.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.33/17,475.39 = 7,074.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.33x = 17,475.39 × 7,074.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.33x = 123,626,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,626,675.74/12,663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,762.57

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