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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.63, 17,061.53 and 7,651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.63, 17,061.53 and 7,651.11 is: 10,553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.63 : 17,061.53 = 7,651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.63/17,061.53 = 7,651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.63x = 17,061.53 × 7,651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.63x = 130,539,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,539,604.54/12,369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.23

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