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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.67, 17,424.92 and 7,320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.67, 17,424.92 and 7,320.68 is: 10,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.67 : 17,424.92 = 7,320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.67/17,424.92 = 7,320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.67x = 17,424.92 × 7,320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.67x = 127,562,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,562,259.87/12,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.40

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