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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.26, 17,323.64 and 7,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.26, 17,323.64 and 7,249.30 is: 10,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.26 : 17,323.64 = 7,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.26/17,323.64 = 7,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.26x = 17,323.64 × 7,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.26x = 125,584,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,584,263.45/12,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.32

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