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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.03, 17,483.93 and 7,292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.03, 17,483.93 and 7,292.28 is: 10,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.03 : 17,483.93 = 7,292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.03/17,483.93 = 7,292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.03x = 17,483.93 × 7,292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.03x = 127,497,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,497,713.06/12,669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.73

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