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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,622.91, 17,419.68 and 7,320.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,622.91, 17,419.68 and 7,320.87 is: 10,102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,622.91 : 17,419.68 = 7,320.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,622.91/17,419.68 = 7,320.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,622.91x = 17,419.68 × 7,320.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,622.91x = 127,527,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,527,212.72/12,622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.84

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