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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,340.62, 17,033.22 and 7,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,340.62, 17,033.22 and 7,622.20 is: 10,520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,340.62 : 17,033.22 = 7,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,340.62/17,033.22 = 7,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,340.62x = 17,033.22 × 7,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,340.62x = 129,830,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,830,609.48/12,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.59

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