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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,629.61, 17,432.69 and 7,325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,629.61, 17,432.69 and 7,325.73 is: 10,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,629.61 : 17,432.69 = 7,325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,629.61/17,432.69 = 7,325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,629.61x = 17,432.69 × 7,325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,629.61x = 127,707,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,707,143.49/12,629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.73

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