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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,614.94, 17,411.76 and 7,312.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,614.94, 17,411.76 and 7,312.95 is: 10,093.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,614.94 : 17,411.76 = 7,312.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,614.94/17,411.76 = 7,312.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,614.94x = 17,411.76 × 7,312.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,614.94x = 127,331,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,331,330.29/12,614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.69

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