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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.62, 17,409.56 and 7,313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.62, 17,409.56 and 7,313.52 is: 10,092.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.62 : 17,409.56 = 7,313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.62/17,409.56 = 7,313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.62x = 17,409.56 × 7,313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.62x = 127,325,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,325,078.20/12,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.65

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