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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,867.58, 17,751.61 and 7,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,867.58, 17,751.61 and 7,560 is: 10,429.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,867.58 : 17,751.61 = 7,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,867.58/17,751.61 = 7,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,867.58x = 17,751.61 × 7,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,867.58x = 134,202,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,202,171.60/12,867.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.48

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