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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,575.84, 17,353.92 and 7,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,575.84, 17,353.92 and 7,270.28 is: 10,032.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,575.84 : 17,353.92 = 7,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,575.84/17,353.92 = 7,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,575.84x = 17,353.92 × 7,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,575.84x = 126,167,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,167,857.50/12,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.56

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