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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,631.22, 17,430.44 and 7,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,631.22, 17,430.44 and 7,041.14 is: 9,716.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,631.22 : 17,430.44 = 7,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,631.22/17,430.44 = 7,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,631.22x = 17,430.44 × 7,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,631.22x = 122,730,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,730,168.30/12,631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.41

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