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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.45, 17,010.69 and 7,291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.45, 17,010.69 and 7,291.59 is: 10,061.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.45 : 17,010.69 = 7,291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.45/17,010.69 = 7,291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.45x = 17,010.69 × 7,291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.45x = 124,034,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,034,977.10/12,327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.69

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