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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.40, 17,219.52 and 7,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.40, 17,219.52 and 7,171.92 is: 9,899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.40 : 17,219.52 = 7,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.40/17,219.52 = 7,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.40x = 17,219.52 × 7,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.40x = 123,497,019.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,497,019.88/12,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.25

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