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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,745.83, 17,590.34 and 7,442.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,745.83, 17,590.34 and 7,442.34 is: 10,271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,745.83 : 17,590.34 = 7,442.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,745.83/17,590.34 = 7,442.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,745.83x = 17,590.34 × 7,442.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,745.83x = 130,913,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,913,253.78/12,745.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.07

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