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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,610.16, 17,399.40 and 7,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,610.16, 17,399.40 and 7,305.68 is: 10,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,610.16 : 17,399.40 = 7,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,610.16/17,399.40 = 7,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,610.16x = 17,399.40 × 7,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,610.16x = 127,114,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,114,448.59/12,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,080.32

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