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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,442.61, 17,169.55 and 7,661.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,442.61, 17,169.55 and 7,661.79 is: 10,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,442.61 : 17,169.55 = 7,661.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,442.61/17,169.55 = 7,661.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,442.61x = 17,169.55 × 7,661.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,442.61x = 131,549,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,549,400.65/12,442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.50

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