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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,627.62, 17,423.82 and 7,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,627.62, 17,423.82 and 7,321.70 is: 10,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,627.62 : 17,423.82 = 7,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,627.62/17,423.82 = 7,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,627.62x = 17,423.82 × 7,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,627.62x = 127,571,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,571,982.89/12,627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.61

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