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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,624.66, 17,422.05 and 7,247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,624.66, 17,422.05 and 7,247.27 is: 10,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,624.66 : 17,422.05 = 7,247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,624.66/17,422.05 = 7,247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,624.66x = 17,422.05 × 7,247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,624.66x = 126,262,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,262,371.04/12,624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.25

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