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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,690.52, 17,513.49 and 7,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,690.52, 17,513.49 and 7,101.52 is: 9,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,690.52 : 17,513.49 = 7,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,690.52/17,513.49 = 7,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,690.52x = 17,513.49 × 7,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,690.52x = 124,372,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,372,399.50/12,690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,800.42

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