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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,636.57, 17,438.58 and 7,331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,636.57, 17,438.58 and 7,331.48 is: 10,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,636.57 : 17,438.58 = 7,331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,636.57/17,438.58 = 7,331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,636.57x = 17,438.58 × 7,331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,636.57x = 127,850,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,850,600.50/12,636.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.51

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