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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,612.30, 17,407.02 and 7,310.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,612.30, 17,407.02 and 7,310.19 is: 10,089.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,612.30 : 17,407.02 = 7,310.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,612.30/17,407.02 = 7,310.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,612.30x = 17,407.02 × 7,310.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,612.30x = 127,248,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,248,623.53/12,612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.25

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