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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,997.62, 17,934.36 and 7,408.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,997.62, 17,934.36 and 7,408.62 is: 10,222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,997.62 : 17,934.36 = 7,408.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,997.62/17,934.36 = 7,408.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,997.62x = 17,934.36 × 7,408.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,997.62x = 132,868,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,868,858.18/12,997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.55

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