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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.84, 17,432.90 and 7,530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.84, 17,432.90 and 7,530.32 is: 10,389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.84 : 17,432.90 = 7,530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.84/17,432.90 = 7,530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.84x = 17,432.90 × 7,530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.84x = 131,275,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,275,315.53/12,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.12

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