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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.68, 17,423.50 and 7,323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.68, 17,423.50 and 7,323.62 is: 10,106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.68 : 17,423.50 = 7,323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.68/17,423.50 = 7,323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.68x = 17,423.50 × 7,323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.68x = 127,603,093.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,603,093.07/12,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.63

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