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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,491.59, 17,220.51 and 7,708.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,491.59, 17,220.51 and 7,708.33 is: 10,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,491.59 : 17,220.51 = 7,708.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,491.59/17,220.51 = 7,708.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,491.59x = 17,220.51 × 7,708.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,491.59x = 132,741,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,741,373.85/12,491.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.46

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