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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,552.52, 17,324.94 and 7,247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,552.52, 17,324.94 and 7,247.02 is: 10,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,552.52 : 17,324.94 = 7,247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,552.52/17,324.94 = 7,247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,552.52x = 17,324.94 × 7,247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,552.52x = 125,554,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,554,186.68/12,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.31

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