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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,354.73, 17,056.88 and 7,645.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,354.73, 17,056.88 and 7,645.39 is: 10,555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,354.73 : 17,056.88 = 7,645.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,354.73/17,056.88 = 7,645.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,354.73x = 17,056.88 × 7,645.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,354.73x = 130,406,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,406,447.58/12,354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.19

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