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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,518.46, 17,276.30 and 7,213.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,518.46, 17,276.30 and 7,213.61 is: 9,955.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,518.46 : 17,276.30 = 7,213.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,518.46/17,276.30 = 7,213.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,518.46x = 17,276.30 × 7,213.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,518.46x = 124,624,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,624,490.44/12,518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.26

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