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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,490.98, 17,238.87 and 7,710.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,490.98, 17,238.87 and 7,710.63 is: 10,641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,490.98 : 17,238.87 = 7,710.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,490.98/17,238.87 = 7,710.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,490.98x = 17,238.87 × 7,710.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,490.98x = 132,922,548.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,922,548.19/12,490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.48

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