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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,622.42, 17,418.96 and 7,320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,622.42, 17,418.96 and 7,320.34 is: 10,102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,622.42 : 17,418.96 = 7,320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,622.42/17,418.96 = 7,320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,622.42x = 17,418.96 × 7,320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,622.42x = 127,512,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,512,709.65/12,622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.08

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