Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,497.52, 17,250 and 7,779
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,497.52, 17,250 and 7,779 is: 10,737.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,497.52 : 17,250 = 7,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,497.52/17,250 = 7,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,497.52x = 17,250 × 7,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,497.52x = 134,187,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,187,750/12,497.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,737.15
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