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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.79, 17,401.63 and 7,306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.79, 17,401.63 and 7,306.29 is: 10,081.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.79 : 17,401.63 = 7,306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.79/17,401.63 = 7,306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.79x = 17,401.63 × 7,306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.79x = 127,141,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,141,355.25/12,611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,081.15

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