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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,573.11, 17,354.01 and 7,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,573.11, 17,354.01 and 7,271 is: 10,035.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,573.11 : 17,354.01 = 7,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,573.11/17,354.01 = 7,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,573.11x = 17,354.01 × 7,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,573.11x = 126,181,006.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,181,006.71/12,573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035.78

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