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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,509.63, 17,263.29 and 7,204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,509.63, 17,263.29 and 7,204.33 is: 9,941.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,509.63 : 17,263.29 = 7,204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,509.63/17,263.29 = 7,204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,509.63x = 17,263.29 × 7,204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,509.63x = 124,370,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,370,438.05/12,509.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,941.98

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