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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,427.56, 17,150.63 and 7,122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,427.56, 17,150.63 and 7,122.39 is: 9,829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,427.56 : 17,150.63 = 7,122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,427.56/17,150.63 = 7,122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,427.56x = 17,150.63 × 7,122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,427.56x = 122,153,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,153,493.41/12,427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.24

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