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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.40, 17,752.13 and 7,558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.40, 17,752.13 and 7,558.30 is: 10,430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.40 : 17,752.13 = 7,558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.40/17,752.13 = 7,558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.40x = 17,752.13 × 7,558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.40x = 134,175,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,175,924.18/12,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.83

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