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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,754.72, 17,595.60 and 7,449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,754.72, 17,595.60 and 7,449.76 is: 10,277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,754.72 : 17,595.60 = 7,449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,754.72/17,595.60 = 7,449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,754.72x = 17,595.60 × 7,449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,754.72x = 131,082,997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,082,997.06/12,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,277.21

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