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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.76, 17,146.73 and 7,119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.76, 17,146.73 and 7,119.59 is: 9,824.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.76 : 17,146.73 = 7,119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.76/17,146.73 = 7,119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.76x = 17,146.73 × 7,119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.76x = 122,077,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,077,566.11/12,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,824.56

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