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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,639.63, 17,443.22 and 7,050.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,639.63, 17,443.22 and 7,050.63 is: 9,730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,639.63 : 17,443.22 = 7,050.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,639.63/17,443.22 = 7,050.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,639.63x = 17,443.22 × 7,050.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,639.63x = 122,985,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,985,620.64/12,639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,730.16

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