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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,507.52, 17,256.48 and 8,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,507.52, 17,256.48 and 8,316.48 is: 11,474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,507.52 : 17,256.48 = 8,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,507.52/17,256.48 = 8,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,507.52x = 17,256.48 × 8,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,507.52x = 143,513,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,513,170.79/12,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,474.15

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