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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,746.91, 17,588.72 and 7,367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,746.91, 17,588.72 and 7,367.35 is: 10,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,746.91 : 17,588.72 = 7,367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,746.91/17,588.72 = 7,367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,746.91x = 17,588.72 × 7,367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,746.91x = 129,582,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,582,175.48/12,746.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.77

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