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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,764.62, 17,610.15 and 9,415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,764.62, 17,610.15 and 9,415.50 is: 12,989.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,764.62 : 17,610.15 = 9,415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,764.62/17,610.15 = 9,415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,764.62x = 17,610.15 × 9,415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,764.62x = 165,808,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,808,367.33/12,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.68

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