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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.48, 17,383.34 and 10,085.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.48, 17,383.34 and 10,085.49 is: 13,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.48 : 17,383.34 = 10,085.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.48/17,383.34 = 10,085.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.48x = 17,383.34 × 10,085.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.48x = 175,319,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,319,526.95/12,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.59

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