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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.57, 17,439.96 and 7,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.57, 17,439.96 and 7,332.48 is: 10,118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.57 : 17,439.96 = 7,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.57/17,439.96 = 7,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.57x = 17,439.96 × 7,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.57x = 127,878,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,878,157.90/12,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,118.89

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