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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.38, 17,062.56 and 7,651.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.38, 17,062.56 and 7,651.86 is: 10,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.38 : 17,062.56 = 7,651.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.38/17,062.56 = 7,651.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.38x = 17,062.56 × 7,651.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.38x = 130,560,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,560,320.36/12,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,554.27

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