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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,499.68, 17,250.39 and 7,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,499.68, 17,250.39 and 7,195.80 is: 9,930.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,499.68 : 17,250.39 = 7,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,499.68/17,250.39 = 7,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,499.68x = 17,250.39 × 7,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,499.68x = 124,130,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,130,356.36/12,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.68

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