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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,614.19, 17,409.61 and 7,312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,614.19, 17,409.61 and 7,312.06 is: 10,091.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,614.19 : 17,409.61 = 7,312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,614.19/17,409.61 = 7,312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,614.19x = 17,409.61 × 7,312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,614.19x = 127,300,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,300,112.90/12,614.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.82

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