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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,601.56, 17,390.46 and 7,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,601.56, 17,390.46 and 7,566 is: 10,441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,601.56 : 17,390.46 = 7,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,601.56/17,390.46 = 7,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,601.56x = 17,390.46 × 7,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,601.56x = 131,576,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,576,220.36/12,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.26

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