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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,770.91, 17,625.95 and 7,464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,770.91, 17,625.95 and 7,464.69 is: 10,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,770.91 : 17,625.95 = 7,464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,770.91/17,625.95 = 7,464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,770.91x = 17,625.95 × 7,464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,770.91x = 131,572,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,572,252.71/12,770.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.50

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