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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,571.49, 17,348.09 and 7,538.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,571.49, 17,348.09 and 7,538.49 is: 10,402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,571.49 : 17,348.09 = 7,538.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,571.49/17,348.09 = 7,538.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,571.49x = 17,348.09 × 7,538.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,571.49x = 130,778,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,778,402.98/12,571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.78

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