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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.32, 17,414.85 and 7,315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.32, 17,414.85 and 7,315.45 is: 10,094.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.32 : 17,414.85 = 7,315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.32/17,414.85 = 7,315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.32x = 17,414.85 × 7,315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.32x = 127,397,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,397,464.43/12,620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.63

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