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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.68, 16,992.84 and 7,532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.68, 16,992.84 and 7,532.68 is: 10,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.68 : 16,992.84 = 7,532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.68/16,992.84 = 7,532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.68x = 16,992.84 × 7,532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.68x = 128,001,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,001,626.01/12,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.76

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