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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.87, 17,327.25 and 7,249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.87, 17,327.25 and 7,249.67 is: 10,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.87 : 17,327.25 = 7,249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.87/17,327.25 = 7,249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.87x = 17,327.25 × 7,249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.87x = 125,616,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,616,887.83/12,554.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.44

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