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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.52, 17,011.92 and 7,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.52, 17,011.92 and 7,552.72 is: 10,420.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.52 : 17,011.92 = 7,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.52/17,011.92 = 7,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.52x = 17,011.92 × 7,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.52x = 128,486,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,486,268.42/12,330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.18

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