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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.28, 17,422.80 and 7,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.28, 17,422.80 and 7,036.32 is: 9,710.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.28 : 17,422.80 = 7,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.28/17,422.80 = 7,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.28x = 17,422.80 × 7,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.28x = 122,592,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,592,396.10/12,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.07

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