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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.30, 17,146.90 and 7,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.30, 17,146.90 and 7,123.20 is: 9,830.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.30 : 17,146.90 = 7,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.30/17,146.90 = 7,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.30x = 17,146.90 × 7,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.30x = 122,140,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,140,798.08/12,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.01

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