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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,571.62, 17,346.91 and 7,265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,571.62, 17,346.91 and 7,265.42 is: 10,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,571.62 : 17,346.91 = 7,265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,571.62/17,346.91 = 7,265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,571.62x = 17,346.91 × 7,265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,571.62x = 126,032,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,032,518.28/12,571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.16

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