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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,748.97, 17,593.94 and 7,444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,748.97, 17,593.94 and 7,444.28 is: 10,273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,748.97 : 17,593.94 = 7,444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,748.97/17,593.94 = 7,444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,748.97x = 17,593.94 × 7,444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,748.97x = 130,974,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,974,215.66/12,748.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.32

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