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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,552.48, 17,322.26 and 7,247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,552.48, 17,322.26 and 7,247.18 is: 10,001.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,552.48 : 17,322.26 = 7,247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,552.48/17,322.26 = 7,247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,552.48x = 17,322.26 × 7,247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,552.48x = 125,537,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,537,543.30/12,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.02

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