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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.73, 17,324.28 and 7,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.73, 17,324.28 and 7,251.26 is: 10,006.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.73 : 17,324.28 = 7,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.73/17,324.28 = 7,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.73x = 17,324.28 × 7,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.73x = 125,622,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,622,771.97/12,554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.01

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