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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.09, 17,343.81 and 7,535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.09, 17,343.81 and 7,535.22 is: 10,396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.09 : 17,343.81 = 7,535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.09/17,343.81 = 7,535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.09x = 17,343.81 × 7,535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.09x = 130,689,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,689,423.99/12,570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.86

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