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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,628.46, 17,423.42 and 7,322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,628.46, 17,423.42 and 7,322.22 is: 10,102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,628.46 : 17,423.42 = 7,322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,628.46/17,423.42 = 7,322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,628.46x = 17,423.42 × 7,322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,628.46x = 127,578,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,578,077.78/12,628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.42

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