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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,609.27, 17,406.70 and 7,303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,609.27, 17,406.70 and 7,303.06 is: 10,081.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,609.27 : 17,406.70 = 7,303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,609.27/17,406.70 = 7,303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,609.27x = 17,406.70 × 7,303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,609.27x = 127,122,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,122,178.00/12,609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,081.64

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