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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,511.02, 17,264.70 and 7,478.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,511.02, 17,264.70 and 7,478.02 is: 10,319.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,511.02 : 17,264.70 = 7,478.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,511.02/17,264.70 = 7,478.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,511.02x = 17,264.70 × 7,478.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,511.02x = 129,105,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,105,747.43/12,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.36

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