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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.62, 17,034.60 and 7,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.62, 17,034.60 and 7,623.20 is: 10,521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.62 : 17,034.60 = 7,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.62/17,034.60 = 7,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.62x = 17,034.60 × 7,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.62x = 129,858,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,858,162.72/12,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.97

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