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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,610.27, 17,408.08 and 7,304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,610.27, 17,408.08 and 7,304.06 is: 10,083.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,610.27 : 17,408.08 = 7,304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,610.27/17,408.08 = 7,304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,610.27x = 17,408.08 × 7,304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,610.27x = 127,149,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,149,660.80/12,610.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,083.02

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