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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,520.65, 17,277.33 and 7,483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,520.65, 17,277.33 and 7,483.87 is: 10,327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,520.65 : 17,277.33 = 7,483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,520.65/17,277.33 = 7,483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,520.65x = 17,277.33 × 7,483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,520.65x = 129,301,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,301,291.67/12,520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.04

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