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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,622.68, 17,419.50 and 7,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,622.68, 17,419.50 and 7,033.68 is: 9,706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,622.68 : 17,419.50 = 7,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,622.68/17,419.50 = 7,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,622.68x = 17,419.50 × 7,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,622.68x = 122,523,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,523,188.76/12,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.59

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