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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.55, 17,410.04 and 7,313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.55, 17,410.04 and 7,313.29 is: 10,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.55 : 17,410.04 = 7,313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.55/17,410.04 = 7,313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.55x = 17,410.04 × 7,313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.55x = 127,324,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,324,618.76/12,615.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.67

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