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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,499.63, 17,251.58 and 7,193.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,499.63, 17,251.58 and 7,193.45 is: 9,928.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,499.63 : 17,251.58 = 7,193.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,499.63/17,251.58 = 7,193.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,499.63x = 17,251.58 × 7,193.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,499.63x = 124,098,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,098,378.15/12,499.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.16

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