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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,858.50, 17,744.73 and 7,270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,858.50, 17,744.73 and 7,270.58 is: 10,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,858.50 : 17,744.73 = 7,270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,858.50/17,744.73 = 7,270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,858.50x = 17,744.73 × 7,270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,858.50x = 129,014,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,014,479.04/12,858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.40

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