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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.02, 17,153.83 and 7,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.02, 17,153.83 and 7,125.84 is: 9,833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.02 : 17,153.83 = 7,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.02/17,153.83 = 7,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.02x = 17,153.83 × 7,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.02x = 122,235,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,235,447.97/12,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,833.89

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