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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.67, 17,050.01 and 7,639.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.67, 17,050.01 and 7,639.04 is: 10,541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.67 : 17,050.01 = 7,639.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.67/17,050.01 = 7,639.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.67x = 17,050.01 × 7,639.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.67x = 130,245,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,245,712.82/12,355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.37

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