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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,664.76, 17,480.17 and 7,362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,664.76, 17,480.17 and 7,362.63 is: 10,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,664.76 : 17,480.17 = 7,362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,664.76/17,480.17 = 7,362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,664.76x = 17,480.17 × 7,362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,664.76x = 128,700,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,700,033.25/12,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.06

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