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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,534.52, 17,301.06 and 7,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,534.52, 17,301.06 and 7,816 is: 10,788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,534.52 : 17,301.06 = 7,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,534.52/17,301.06 = 7,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,534.52x = 17,301.06 × 7,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,534.52x = 135,225,084.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,225,084.96/12,534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.21

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