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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,429.27, 17,152.80 and 7,125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,429.27, 17,152.80 and 7,125.09 is: 9,832.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.27 : 17,152.80 = 7,125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.27/17,152.80 = 7,125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.27x = 17,152.80 × 7,125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.27x = 122,215,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,215,243.75/12,429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.86

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