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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,508.01, 17,254.31 and 7,729.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,508.01, 17,254.31 and 7,729.01 is: 10,661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,508.01 : 17,254.31 = 7,729.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,508.01/17,254.31 = 7,729.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,508.01x = 17,254.31 × 7,729.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,508.01x = 133,358,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,358,734.53/12,508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,661.87

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