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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.93, 17,480.34 and 7,633.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.93, 17,480.34 and 7,633.74 is: 10,529.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.93 : 17,480.34 = 7,633.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.93/17,480.34 = 7,633.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.93x = 17,480.34 × 7,633.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.93x = 133,440,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,440,370.67/12,672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.56

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