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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.83, 17,012.53 and 7,545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.83, 17,012.53 and 7,545.78 is: 10,410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.83 : 17,012.53 = 7,545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.83/17,012.53 = 7,545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.83x = 17,012.53 × 7,545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.83x = 128,372,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,372,881.82/12,330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,410.72

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