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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,622.21, 17,415.84 and 7,244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,622.21, 17,415.84 and 7,244.31 is: 9,995.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,622.21 : 17,415.84 = 7,244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,622.21/17,415.84 = 7,244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,622.21x = 17,415.84 × 7,244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,622.21x = 126,165,743.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,165,743.87/12,622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.54

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