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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,365.46, 17,061.63 and 7,327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,365.46, 17,061.63 and 7,327.17 is: 10,109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,365.46 : 17,061.63 = 7,327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,365.46/17,061.63 = 7,327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,365.46x = 17,061.63 × 7,327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,365.46x = 125,013,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,013,463.49/12,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.89

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