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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.89, 17,215.34 and 7,695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.89, 17,215.34 and 7,695.07 is: 10,618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.89 : 17,215.34 = 7,695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.89/17,215.34 = 7,695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.89x = 17,215.34 × 7,695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.89x = 132,473,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,473,164.86/12,475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,618.33

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