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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,540.67, 17,305.52 and 7,507.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,540.67, 17,305.52 and 7,507.67 is: 10,360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,540.67 : 17,305.52 = 7,507.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,540.67/17,305.52 = 7,507.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,540.67x = 17,305.52 × 7,507.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,540.67x = 129,924,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,924,009.27/12,540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,360.21

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