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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,322.19, 17,005.34 and 7,606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,322.19, 17,005.34 and 7,606.55 is: 10,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,322.19 : 17,005.34 = 7,606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,322.19/17,005.34 = 7,606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,322.19x = 17,005.34 × 7,606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,322.19x = 129,352,030.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,352,030.51/12,322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.48

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