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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,641.35, 17,442.39 and 7,335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,641.35, 17,442.39 and 7,335.49 is: 10,121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,641.35 : 17,442.39 = 7,335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,641.35/17,442.39 = 7,335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,641.35x = 17,442.39 × 7,335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,641.35x = 127,948,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,948,477.42/12,641.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.43

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