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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,555.62, 17,328.29 and 7,250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,555.62, 17,328.29 and 7,250.43 is: 10,006.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,555.62 : 17,328.29 = 7,250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,555.62/17,328.29 = 7,250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,555.62x = 17,328.29 × 7,250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,555.62x = 125,637,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,637,517.41/12,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.48

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