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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.82, 17,409.82 and 7,313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.82, 17,409.82 and 7,313.71 is: 10,092.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.82 : 17,409.82 = 7,313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.82/17,409.82 = 7,313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.82x = 17,409.82 × 7,313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.82x = 127,330,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,330,374.63/12,615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.91

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