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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.93, 17,484.87 and 7,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.93, 17,484.87 and 7,364.80 is: 10,162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.93 : 17,484.87 = 7,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.93/17,484.87 = 7,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.93x = 17,484.87 × 7,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.93x = 128,772,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,772,570.58/12,670.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.83

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