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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,507.45, 17,254.93 and 7,201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,507.45, 17,254.93 and 7,201.14 is: 9,934.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,507.45 : 17,254.93 = 7,201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,507.45/17,254.93 = 7,201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,507.45x = 17,254.93 × 7,201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,507.45x = 124,255,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,255,105.48/12,507.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,934.49

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