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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,869.59, 17,763.54 and 7,566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,869.59, 17,763.54 and 7,566.13 is: 10,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,869.59 : 17,763.54 = 7,566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,869.59/17,763.54 = 7,566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,869.59x = 17,763.54 × 7,566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,869.59x = 134,401,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,401,252.90/12,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.32

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