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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,639.74, 17,442.88 and 7,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,639.74, 17,442.88 and 7,051.10 is: 9,730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,639.74 : 17,442.88 = 7,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,639.74/17,442.88 = 7,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,639.74x = 17,442.88 × 7,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,639.74x = 122,991,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,991,491.17/12,639.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,730.54

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