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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.69, 17,010.90 and 7,292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.69, 17,010.90 and 7,292.10 is: 10,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.69 : 17,010.90 = 7,292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.69/17,010.90 = 7,292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.69x = 17,010.90 × 7,292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.69x = 124,045,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,045,183.89/12,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.32

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