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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.88, 17,314.63 and 7,510.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.88, 17,314.63 and 7,510.22 is: 10,365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.88 : 17,314.63 = 7,510.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.88/17,314.63 = 7,510.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.88x = 17,314.63 × 7,510.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.88x = 130,036,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,036,640.10/12,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,365.72

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