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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,886.52, 17,783.76 and 7,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,886.52, 17,783.76 and 7,297.52 is: 10,070.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,886.52 : 17,783.76 = 7,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,886.52/17,783.76 = 7,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,886.52x = 17,783.76 × 7,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,886.52x = 129,777,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,777,344.28/12,886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.78

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