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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.34, 17,014.60 and 7,547.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.34, 17,014.60 and 7,547.29 is: 10,412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.34 : 17,014.60 = 7,547.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.34/17,014.60 = 7,547.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.34x = 17,014.60 × 7,547.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.34x = 128,414,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,414,120.43/12,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,412.79

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