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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,505.91, 17,263.46 and 7,792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,505.91, 17,263.46 and 7,792.52 is: 10,756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,505.91 : 17,263.46 = 7,792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,505.91/17,263.46 = 7,792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,505.91x = 17,263.46 × 7,792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,505.91x = 134,525,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,525,790.48/12,505.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,756.98

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