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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.32, 17,147.35 and 7,121.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.32, 17,147.35 and 7,121.15 is: 9,827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.32 : 17,147.35 = 7,121.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.32/17,147.35 = 7,121.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.32x = 17,147.35 × 7,121.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.32x = 122,108,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,108,798.86/12,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,827.42

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