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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.58, 17,713.12 and 7,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.58, 17,713.12 and 7,246.58 is: 10,000.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.58 : 17,713.12 = 7,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.58/17,713.12 = 7,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.58x = 17,713.12 × 7,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.58x = 128,359,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,359,541.13/12,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.29

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