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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,676.58, 17,494.74 and 7,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,676.58, 17,494.74 and 7,371.74 is: 10,173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,676.58 : 17,494.74 = 7,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,676.58/17,494.74 = 7,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,676.58x = 17,494.74 × 7,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,676.58x = 128,966,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,966,674.65/12,676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.62

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