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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.53, 17,062.88 and 7,646.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.53, 17,062.88 and 7,646.61 is: 10,547.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.53 : 17,062.88 = 7,646.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.53/17,062.88 = 7,646.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.53x = 17,062.88 × 7,646.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.53x = 130,473,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,473,150.60/12,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.09

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