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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,734.49, 17,573.63 and 7,145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,734.49, 17,573.63 and 7,145.49 is: 9,860.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,734.49 : 17,573.63 = 7,145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,734.49/17,573.63 = 7,145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,734.49x = 17,573.63 × 7,145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,734.49x = 125,572,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,572,161.70/12,734.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.79

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