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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.83, 17,423.64 and 7,323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.83, 17,423.64 and 7,323.71 is: 10,106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.83 : 17,423.64 = 7,323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.83/17,423.64 = 7,323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.83x = 17,423.64 × 7,323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.83x = 127,605,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,605,599.39/12,625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.71

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