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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,547.98, 17,315.66 and 7,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,547.98, 17,315.66 and 7,515 is: 10,370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,547.98 : 17,315.66 = 7,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,547.98/17,315.66 = 7,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,547.98x = 17,315.66 × 7,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,547.98x = 130,127,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,127,203.69/12,547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.37

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