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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,946.79, 17,869.88 and 7,643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,946.79, 17,869.88 and 7,643.32 is: 10,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,946.79 : 17,869.88 = 7,643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,946.79/17,869.88 = 7,643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,946.79x = 17,869.88 × 7,643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,946.79x = 136,585,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,585,185.64/12,946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.73

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