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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,618.54, 17,410.95 and 7,313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,618.54, 17,410.95 and 7,313.04 is: 10,090.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,618.54 : 17,410.95 = 7,313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,618.54/17,410.95 = 7,313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,618.54x = 17,410.95 × 7,313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,618.54x = 127,326,973.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,326,973.79/12,618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.47

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