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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,329.62, 17,018.04 and 7,611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,329.62, 17,018.04 and 7,611.19 is: 10,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,329.62 : 17,018.04 = 7,611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,329.62/17,018.04 = 7,611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,329.62x = 17,018.04 × 7,611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,329.62x = 129,527,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,527,535.87/12,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.40

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