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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,709.41, 17,537.72 and 7,332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,709.41, 17,537.72 and 7,332.33 is: 10,117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,709.41 : 17,537.72 = 7,332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,709.41/17,537.72 = 7,332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,709.41x = 17,537.72 × 7,332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,709.41x = 128,592,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,592,379.59/12,709.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.89

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