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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,630.88, 17,430.36 and 7,325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,630.88, 17,430.36 and 7,325.56 is: 10,109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,630.88 : 17,430.36 = 7,325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,630.88/17,430.36 = 7,325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,630.88x = 17,430.36 × 7,325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,630.88x = 127,687,148.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,687,148.00/12,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.13

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