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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.44, 17,486.94 and 7,292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.44, 17,486.94 and 7,292.76 is: 10,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.44 : 17,486.94 = 7,292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.44/17,486.94 = 7,292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.44x = 17,486.94 × 7,292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.44x = 127,528,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,528,056.55/12,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.01

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