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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.03, 17,310.24 and 7,511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.03, 17,310.24 and 7,511.06 is: 10,364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.03 : 17,310.24 = 7,511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.03/17,310.24 = 7,511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.03x = 17,310.24 × 7,511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.03x = 130,018,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,018,294.53/12,544.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.95

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