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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.08, 17,266.07 and 7,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.08, 17,266.07 and 7,134.72 is: 9,845.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.08 : 17,266.07 = 7,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.08/17,266.07 = 7,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.08x = 17,266.07 × 7,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.08x = 123,188,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,188,574.95/12,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.57

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