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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,763.94, 17,609.20 and 7,385.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,763.94, 17,609.20 and 7,385.39 is: 10,188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,763.94 : 17,609.20 = 7,385.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,763.94/17,609.20 = 7,385.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,763.94x = 17,609.20 × 7,385.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,763.94x = 130,050,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,050,835.15/12,763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.92

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