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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,763.72, 17,613.84 and 7,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,763.72, 17,613.84 and 7,174.72 is: 9,901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,763.72 : 17,613.84 = 7,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,763.72/17,613.84 = 7,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,763.72x = 17,613.84 × 7,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,763.72x = 126,374,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,374,370.12/12,763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,901.06

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