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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.11, 17,484.15 and 7,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.11, 17,484.15 and 7,366 is: 10,166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.11 : 17,484.15 = 7,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.11/17,484.15 = 7,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.11x = 17,484.15 × 7,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.11x = 128,788,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,788,248.90/12,668.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.33

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