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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.68, 17,325.30 and 7,249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.68, 17,325.30 and 7,249.38 is: 10,004.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.68 : 17,325.30 = 7,249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.68/17,325.30 = 7,249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.68x = 17,325.30 × 7,249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.68x = 125,597,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,597,683.31/12,554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.05

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