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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,640.91, 17,444.43 and 7,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,640.91, 17,444.43 and 7,336.76 is: 10,124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,640.91 : 17,444.43 = 7,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,640.91/17,444.43 = 7,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,640.91x = 17,444.43 × 7,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,640.91x = 127,985,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,985,509.02/12,640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.71

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