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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,864.64, 17,754.24 and 7,276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,864.64, 17,754.24 and 7,276.48 is: 10,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,864.64 : 17,754.24 = 7,276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,864.64/17,754.24 = 7,276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,864.64x = 17,754.24 × 7,276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,864.64x = 129,188,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,188,372.28/12,864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.13

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