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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,946.93, 17,866.25 and 7,643.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,946.93, 17,866.25 and 7,643.46 is: 10,547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,946.93 : 17,866.25 = 7,643.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,946.93/17,866.25 = 7,643.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,946.93x = 17,866.25 × 7,643.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,946.93x = 136,559,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,559,941.67/12,946.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.67

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