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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.96, 17,147.76 and 7,120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.96, 17,147.76 and 7,120.64 is: 9,826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.96 : 17,147.76 = 7,120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.96/17,147.76 = 7,120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.96x = 17,147.76 × 7,120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.96x = 122,103,025.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,103,025.77/12,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,826.45

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