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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.29, 17,463.89 and 7,621.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.29, 17,463.89 and 7,621.01 is: 10,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.29 : 17,463.89 = 7,621.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.29/17,463.89 = 7,621.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.29x = 17,463.89 × 7,621.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.29x = 133,092,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,092,480.33/12,660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.59

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