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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,521.54, 17,279.73 and 7,805.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,521.54, 17,279.73 and 7,805.82 is: 10,772.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,521.54 : 17,279.73 = 7,805.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,521.54/17,279.73 = 7,805.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,521.54x = 17,279.73 × 7,805.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,521.54x = 134,882,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,882,462.03/12,521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,772.04

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