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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.22, 17,329.32 and 7,253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.22, 17,329.32 and 7,253.10 is: 10,007.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.22 : 17,329.32 = 7,253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.22/17,329.32 = 7,253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.22x = 17,329.32 × 7,253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.22x = 125,691,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,691,290.89/12,560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.09

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