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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.58, 17,409.24 and 7,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.58, 17,409.24 and 7,902.46 is: 10,905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.58 : 17,409.24 = 7,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.58/17,409.24 = 7,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.58x = 17,409.24 × 7,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.58x = 137,575,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,575,822.73/12,615.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.23

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