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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.44, 17,332.98 and 7,254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.44, 17,332.98 and 7,254.76 is: 10,011.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.44 : 17,332.98 = 7,254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.44/17,332.98 = 7,254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.44x = 17,332.98 × 7,254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.44x = 125,746,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,746,609.98/12,560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.32

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