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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.61, 17,398.71 and 7,303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.61, 17,398.71 and 7,303.35 is: 10,080.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.61 : 17,398.71 = 7,303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.61/17,398.71 = 7,303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.61x = 17,398.71 × 7,303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.61x = 127,068,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,068,868.68/12,605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,080.34

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