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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,175.56, 16,802.50 and 7,143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,175.56, 16,802.50 and 7,143.62 is: 9,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,175.56 : 16,802.50 = 7,143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,175.56/16,802.50 = 7,143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,175.56x = 16,802.50 × 7,143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,175.56x = 120,030,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,030,675.05/12,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.33

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