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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.95, 17,417.64 and 7,316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.95, 17,417.64 and 7,316.26 is: 10,096.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.95 : 17,417.64 = 7,316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.95/17,417.64 = 7,316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.95x = 17,417.64 × 7,316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.95x = 127,431,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,431,982.83/12,620.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.86

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