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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.48, 17,441.04 and 7,048.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.48, 17,441.04 and 7,048.48 is: 9,727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.48 : 17,441.04 = 7,048.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.48/17,441.04 = 7,048.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.48x = 17,441.04 × 7,048.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.48x = 122,932,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,932,821.62/12,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,727.64

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