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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.67, 17,475.75 and 7,362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.67, 17,475.75 and 7,362.90 is: 10,156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.67 : 17,475.75 = 7,362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.67/17,475.75 = 7,362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.67x = 17,475.75 × 7,362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.67x = 128,672,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,672,199.68/12,668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.73

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