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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.41, 17,396.73 and 7,301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.41, 17,396.73 and 7,301.19 is: 10,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.41 : 17,396.73 = 7,301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.41/17,396.73 = 7,301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.41x = 17,396.73 × 7,301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.41x = 127,016,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,016,831.11/12,607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.78

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