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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,787.36, 17,646.55 and 7,483.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,787.36, 17,646.55 and 7,483.19 is: 10,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,787.36 : 17,646.55 = 7,483.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,787.36/17,646.55 = 7,483.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,787.36x = 17,646.55 × 7,483.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,787.36x = 132,052,379.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,052,379.55/12,787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.79

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