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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.15, 17,461.30 and 7,619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.15, 17,461.30 and 7,619.11 is: 10,508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.15 : 17,461.30 = 7,619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.15/17,461.30 = 7,619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.15x = 17,461.30 × 7,619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.15x = 133,039,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,039,593.82/12,660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.53

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