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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,628.49, 17,425.28 and 7,591.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,628.49, 17,425.28 and 7,591.51 is: 10,475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,628.49 : 17,425.28 = 7,591.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,628.49/17,425.28 = 7,591.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,628.49x = 17,425.28 × 7,591.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,628.49x = 132,284,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,284,162.79/12,628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.06

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