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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,617.44, 17,412.08 and 7,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,617.44, 17,412.08 and 7,313.28 is: 10,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,617.44 : 17,412.08 = 7,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,617.44/17,412.08 = 7,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,617.44x = 17,412.08 × 7,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,617.44x = 127,339,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,339,416.42/12,617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.33

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