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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,795.72, 17,650.96 and 7,489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,795.72, 17,650.96 and 7,489.51 is: 10,331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,795.72 : 17,650.96 = 7,489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,795.72/17,650.96 = 7,489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,795.72x = 17,650.96 × 7,489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,795.72x = 132,197,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,197,119.99/12,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.35

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