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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,535.62, 17,303.49 and 7,232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,535.62, 17,303.49 and 7,232.55 is: 9,983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,535.62 : 17,303.49 = 7,232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,535.62/17,303.49 = 7,232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,535.62x = 17,303.49 × 7,232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,535.62x = 125,148,356.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,148,356.60/12,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,983.42

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