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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.71, 17,122.58 and 7,629.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.71, 17,122.58 and 7,629.76 is: 10,530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.71 : 17,122.58 = 7,629.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.71/17,122.58 = 7,629.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.71x = 17,122.58 × 7,629.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.71x = 130,641,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,641,152.25/12,405.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,530.73

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