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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,740.53, 17,582.09 and 7,075.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,740.53, 17,582.09 and 7,075.63 is: 9,764.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,740.53 : 17,582.09 = 7,075.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,740.53/17,582.09 = 7,075.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,740.53x = 17,582.09 × 7,075.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,740.53x = 124,404,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,404,363.47/12,740.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,764.46

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