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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.38, 17,325.66 and 7,249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.38, 17,325.66 and 7,249.69 is: 10,004.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.38 : 17,325.66 = 7,249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.38/17,325.66 = 7,249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.38x = 17,325.66 × 7,249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.38x = 125,605,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,605,664.05/12,554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.93

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