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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.10, 16,902.24 and 7,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.10, 16,902.24 and 7,214.52 is: 9,954.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.10 : 16,902.24 = 7,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.10/16,902.24 = 7,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.10x = 16,902.24 × 7,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.10x = 121,941,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,941,548.52/12,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.33

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