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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.63, 17,062.90 and 7,652.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.63, 17,062.90 and 7,652.11 is: 10,554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.63 : 17,062.90 = 7,652.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.63/17,062.90 = 7,652.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.63x = 17,062.90 × 7,652.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.63x = 130,567,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,567,187.72/12,370.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,554.61

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