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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,409.56, 17,122.86 and 7,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,409.56, 17,122.86 and 7,695 is: 10,617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,409.56 : 17,122.86 = 7,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,409.56/17,122.86 = 7,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,409.56x = 17,122.86 × 7,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,409.56x = 131,760,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,760,407.70/12,409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.65

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