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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.82, 17,148.33 and 7,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.82, 17,148.33 and 7,121.52 is: 9,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.82 : 17,148.33 = 7,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.82/17,148.33 = 7,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.82x = 17,148.33 × 7,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.82x = 122,122,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,122,175.06/12,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.10

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