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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.62, 17,751.54 and 7,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.62, 17,751.54 and 7,274.62 is: 10,038.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.62 : 17,751.54 = 7,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.62/17,751.54 = 7,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.62x = 17,751.54 × 7,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.62x = 129,135,707.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,135,707.91/12,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.83

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