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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,365.63, 17,064.20 and 7,261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,365.63, 17,064.20 and 7,261.07 is: 10,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,365.63 : 17,064.20 = 7,261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,365.63/17,064.20 = 7,261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,365.63x = 17,064.20 × 7,261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,365.63x = 123,904,229.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,904,229.07/12,365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.05

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