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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.52, 17,332.74 and 7,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.52, 17,332.74 and 7,254.48 is: 10,010.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.52 : 17,332.74 = 7,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.52/17,332.74 = 7,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.52x = 17,332.74 × 7,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.52x = 125,740,015.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,740,015.68/12,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.73

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