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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.62, 17,482.50 and 7,364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.62, 17,482.50 and 7,364.52 is: 10,161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.62 : 17,482.50 = 7,364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.62/17,482.50 = 7,364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.62x = 17,482.50 × 7,364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.62x = 128,750,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,750,220.90/12,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.32

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