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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.72, 17,107.20 and 7,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.72, 17,107.20 and 7,680 is: 10,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.72 : 17,107.20 = 7,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.72/17,107.20 = 7,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.72x = 17,107.20 × 7,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.72x = 131,383,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,383,296/12,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.36

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