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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,753.38, 17,596.93 and 7,445.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,753.38, 17,596.93 and 7,445.79 is: 10,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,753.38 : 17,596.93 = 7,445.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,753.38/17,596.93 = 7,445.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,753.38x = 17,596.93 × 7,445.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,753.38x = 131,023,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,023,045.42/12,753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.59

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