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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,795.72, 17,652.06 and 7,487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,795.72, 17,652.06 and 7,487.28 is: 10,328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,795.72 : 17,652.06 = 7,487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,795.72/17,652.06 = 7,487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,795.72x = 17,652.06 × 7,487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,795.72x = 132,165,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,165,915.80/12,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.92

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