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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,834.72, 17,706.06 and 7,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,834.72, 17,706.06 and 7,245.72 is: 9,995.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,834.72 : 17,706.06 = 7,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,834.72/17,706.06 = 7,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,834.72x = 17,706.06 × 7,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,834.72x = 128,293,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,293,153.06/12,834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.79

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