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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,395.72, 17,109.89 and 7,360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,395.72, 17,109.89 and 7,360.76 is: 10,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,395.72 : 17,109.89 = 7,360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,395.72/17,109.89 = 7,360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,395.72x = 17,109.89 × 7,360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,395.72x = 125,941,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,941,671.56/12,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.10

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