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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,737.93, 17,578.38 and 7,072.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,737.93, 17,578.38 and 7,072.69 is: 9,760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,737.93 : 17,578.38 = 7,072.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,737.93/17,578.38 = 7,072.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,737.93x = 17,578.38 × 7,072.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,737.93x = 124,326,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,326,432.44/12,737.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,760.33

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