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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,542.74, 17,309.52 and 7,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,542.74, 17,309.52 and 7,237.54 is: 9,988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,542.74 : 17,309.52 = 7,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,542.74/17,309.52 = 7,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,542.74x = 17,309.52 × 7,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,542.74x = 125,278,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,278,343.38/12,542.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.12

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