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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.85, 17,308.08 and 7,090.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.85, 17,308.08 and 7,090.48 is: 9,785.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.85 : 17,308.08 = 7,090.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.85/17,308.08 = 7,090.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.85x = 17,308.08 × 7,090.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.85x = 122,722,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,722,607.85/12,541.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.05

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