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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.96, 17,482.52 and 7,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.96, 17,482.52 and 7,362.92 is: 10,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.96 : 17,482.52 = 7,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.96/17,482.52 = 7,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.96x = 17,482.52 × 7,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.96x = 128,722,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,722,396.16/12,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.45

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