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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.60, 17,033.16 and 7,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.60, 17,033.16 and 7,637.20 is: 10,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.60 : 17,033.16 = 7,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.60/17,033.16 = 7,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.60x = 17,033.16 × 7,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.60x = 130,085,649.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,085,649.55/12,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.48

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