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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,604.84, 17,394.51 and 7,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,604.84, 17,394.51 and 7,015.84 is: 9,681.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,604.84 : 17,394.51 = 7,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,604.84/17,394.51 = 7,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,604.84x = 17,394.51 × 7,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,604.84x = 122,037,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,037,099.04/12,604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,681.77

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