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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.38, 17,433.93 and 7,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.38, 17,433.93 and 7,329.12 is: 10,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.38 : 17,433.93 = 7,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.38/17,433.93 = 7,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.38x = 17,433.93 × 7,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.38x = 127,775,327.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,775,327.15/12,637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.90

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