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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,621.95, 17,416.78 and 7,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,621.95, 17,416.78 and 7,316.04 is: 10,095.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,621.95 : 17,416.78 = 7,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,621.95/17,416.78 = 7,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,621.95x = 17,416.78 × 7,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,621.95x = 127,421,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,421,840.86/12,621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.26

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