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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,862.69, 17,752.95 and 7,273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,862.69, 17,752.95 and 7,273.69 is: 10,039.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,862.69 : 17,752.95 = 7,273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,862.69/17,752.95 = 7,273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,862.69x = 17,752.95 × 7,273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,862.69x = 129,129,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,129,410.50/12,862.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.07

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