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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.28, 17,420.44 and 8,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.28, 17,420.44 and 8,649.52 is: 11,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.28 : 17,420.44 = 8,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.28/17,420.44 = 8,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.28x = 17,420.44 × 8,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.28x = 150,678,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,678,444.19/12,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,925.22

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