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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,520.11, 17,277.72 and 7,484.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,520.11, 17,277.72 and 7,484.09 is: 10,328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,520.11 : 17,277.72 = 7,484.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,520.11/17,277.72 = 7,484.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,520.11x = 17,277.72 × 7,484.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,520.11x = 129,308,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,308,011.47/12,520.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.03

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