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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,481.52, 17,220.27 and 7,634.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,481.52, 17,220.27 and 7,634.47 is: 10,532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,481.52 : 17,220.27 = 7,634.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,481.52/17,220.27 = 7,634.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,481.52x = 17,220.27 × 7,634.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,481.52x = 131,467,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,467,558.45/12,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,532.98

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