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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,354.52, 17,051.58 and 7,640.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,354.52, 17,051.58 and 7,640.92 is: 10,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,354.52 : 17,051.58 = 7,640.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,354.52/17,051.58 = 7,640.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,354.52x = 17,051.58 × 7,640.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,354.52x = 130,289,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,289,758.65/12,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.92

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