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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,371.13, 17,076.83 and 7,654.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,371.13, 17,076.83 and 7,654.50 is: 10,566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,371.13 : 17,076.83 = 7,654.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,371.13/17,076.83 = 7,654.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,371.13x = 17,076.83 × 7,654.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,371.13x = 130,714,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,714,556.96/12,371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,566.10

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