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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.44, 17,405.52 and 7,643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.44, 17,405.52 and 7,643.44 is: 10,549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.44 : 17,405.52 = 7,643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.44/17,405.52 = 7,643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.44x = 17,405.52 × 7,643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.44x = 133,038,047.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,038,047.79/12,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.00

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