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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.56, 17,128.37 and 7,306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.56, 17,128.37 and 7,306.15 is: 10,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.56 : 17,128.37 = 7,306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.56/17,128.37 = 7,306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.56x = 17,128.37 × 7,306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.56x = 125,142,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,142,483.30/12,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.74

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