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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,834.44, 17,713 and 7,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,834.44, 17,713 and 7,245 is: 9,998.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,834.44 : 17,713 = 7,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,834.44/17,713 = 7,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,834.44x = 17,713 × 7,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,834.44x = 128,330,685
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,330,685/12,834.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.93

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