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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.02, 17,121.73 and 7,629.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.02, 17,121.73 and 7,629.11 is: 10,529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.02 : 17,121.73 = 7,629.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.02/17,121.73 = 7,629.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.02x = 17,121.73 × 7,629.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.02x = 130,623,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,623,583.54/12,405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.89

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