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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.65, 17,335.49 and 7,525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.65, 17,335.49 and 7,525.08 is: 10,385.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.65 : 17,335.49 = 7,525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.65/17,335.49 = 7,525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.65x = 17,335.49 × 7,525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.65x = 130,450,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,450,949.09/12,560.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.68

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