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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.62, 17,416.46 and 7,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.62, 17,416.46 and 7,318.52 is: 10,099.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.62 : 17,416.46 = 7,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.62/17,416.46 = 7,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.62x = 17,416.46 × 7,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.62x = 127,462,710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,462,710.84/12,620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.56

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