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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,719.55, 17,549.37 and 7,413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,719.55, 17,549.37 and 7,413.36 is: 10,228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,719.55 : 17,549.37 = 7,413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,719.55/17,549.37 = 7,413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,719.55x = 17,549.37 × 7,413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,719.55x = 130,099,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,099,797.58/12,719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,228.33

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