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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,610, 17,402.34 and 7,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,610, 17,402.34 and 7,021 is: 9,689.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,610 : 17,402.34 = 7,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,610/17,402.34 = 7,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,610x = 17,402.34 × 7,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,610x = 122,181,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,181,829.14/12,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,689.28

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