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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,764.97, 17,614.35 and 7,459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,764.97, 17,614.35 and 7,459.11 is: 10,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,764.97 : 17,614.35 = 7,459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,764.97/17,614.35 = 7,459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,764.97x = 17,614.35 × 7,459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,764.97x = 131,387,374.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,387,374.23/12,764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.81

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