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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.07, 17,414.87 and 7,581.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.07, 17,414.87 and 7,581.29 is: 10,461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.07 : 17,414.87 = 7,581.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.07/17,414.87 = 7,581.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.07x = 17,414.87 × 7,581.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.07x = 132,027,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,027,054.80/12,620.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.67

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