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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,520.96, 17,276.88 and 7,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,520.96, 17,276.88 and 7,215.52 is: 9,956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,520.96 : 17,276.88 = 7,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,520.96/17,276.88 = 7,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,520.96x = 17,276.88 × 7,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,520.96x = 124,661,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,661,673.18/12,520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,956.24

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