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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.67, 17,477.13 and 7,363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.67, 17,477.13 and 7,363.90 is: 10,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.67 : 17,477.13 = 7,363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.67/17,477.13 = 7,363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.67x = 17,477.13 × 7,363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.67x = 128,699,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,699,837.61/12,669.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.10

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