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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,763.41, 17,611.61 and 7,173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,763.41, 17,611.61 and 7,173.33 is: 9,898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,763.41 : 17,611.61 = 7,173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,763.41/17,611.61 = 7,173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,763.41x = 17,611.61 × 7,173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,763.41x = 126,333,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,333,854.49/12,763.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,898.13

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