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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,799.99, 17,663.91 and 7,493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,799.99, 17,663.91 and 7,493.74 is: 10,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,799.99 : 17,663.91 = 7,493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,799.99/17,663.91 = 7,493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,799.99x = 17,663.91 × 7,493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,799.99x = 132,368,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,368,748.92/12,799.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.32

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