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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.16, 17,217.95 and 7,439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.16, 17,217.95 and 7,439.70 is: 10,268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.16 : 17,217.95 = 7,439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.16/17,217.95 = 7,439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.16x = 17,217.95 × 7,439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.16x = 128,096,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,096,345.42/12,475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.12

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