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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,751.63, 17,594.52 and 7,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,751.63, 17,594.52 and 7,444.04 is: 10,271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,751.63 : 17,594.52 = 7,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,751.63/17,594.52 = 7,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,751.63x = 17,594.52 × 7,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,751.63x = 130,974,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,974,194.77/12,751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.17

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