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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.06, 17,263.38 and 7,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.06, 17,263.38 and 7,205.04 is: 9,942.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.06 : 17,263.38 = 7,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.06/17,263.38 = 7,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.06x = 17,263.38 × 7,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.06x = 124,383,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,383,343.44/12,510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,942.67

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