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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,641.63, 17,445.45 and 7,052.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,641.63, 17,445.45 and 7,052.63 is: 9,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,641.63 : 17,445.45 = 7,052.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,641.63/17,445.45 = 7,052.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,641.63x = 17,445.45 × 7,052.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,641.63x = 123,036,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,036,216.81/12,641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,732.63

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