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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.92, 17,146.72 and 7,320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.92, 17,146.72 and 7,320.62 is: 10,101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.92 : 17,146.72 = 7,320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.92/17,146.72 = 7,320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.92x = 17,146.72 × 7,320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.92x = 125,524,621.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,524,621.37/12,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.84

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