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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,550.65, 17,316.94 and 7,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,550.65, 17,316.94 and 7,244.44 is: 9,995.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,550.65 : 17,316.94 = 7,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,550.65/17,316.94 = 7,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,550.65x = 17,316.94 × 7,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,550.65x = 125,451,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,451,484.99/12,550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.62

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