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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.54, 17,122.35 and 7,629.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.54, 17,122.35 and 7,629.59 is: 10,530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.54 : 17,122.35 = 7,629.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.54/17,122.35 = 7,629.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.54x = 17,122.35 × 7,629.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.54x = 130,636,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,636,581.75/12,405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,530.50

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