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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,555.18, 17,327.68 and 7,249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,555.18, 17,327.68 and 7,249.98 is: 10,005.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,555.18 : 17,327.68 = 7,249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,555.18/17,327.68 = 7,249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,555.18x = 17,327.68 × 7,249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,555.18x = 125,625,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,625,333.45/12,555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.86

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