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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,553.93, 17,325.96 and 7,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,553.93, 17,325.96 and 7,248.74 is: 10,004.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,553.93 : 17,325.96 = 7,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,553.93/17,325.96 = 7,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,553.93x = 17,325.96 × 7,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,553.93x = 125,591,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,591,292.66/12,553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.14

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