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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,806.03, 17,672.11 and 7,499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,806.03, 17,672.11 and 7,499.72 is: 10,349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,806.03 : 17,672.11 = 7,499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,806.03/17,672.11 = 7,499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,806.03x = 17,672.11 × 7,499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,806.03x = 132,535,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,535,769.70/12,806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,349.49

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