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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,388.35, 17,098.95 and 7,609.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,388.35, 17,098.95 and 7,609.43 is: 10,502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,388.35 : 17,098.95 = 7,609.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,388.35/17,098.95 = 7,609.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,388.35x = 17,098.95 × 7,609.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,388.35x = 130,113,263.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,113,263.10/12,388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.87

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