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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.49, 17,404.43 and 7,309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.49, 17,404.43 and 7,309.23 is: 10,087.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.49 : 17,404.43 = 7,309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.49/17,404.43 = 7,309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.49x = 17,404.43 × 7,309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.49x = 127,212,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,212,981.89/12,611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.07

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