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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,630.93, 17,425.69 and 7,322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,630.93, 17,425.69 and 7,322.59 is: 10,102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,630.93 : 17,425.69 = 7,322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,630.93/17,425.69 = 7,322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,630.93x = 17,425.69 × 7,322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,630.93x = 127,601,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,601,183.34/12,630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.28

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