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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,517.68, 17,271.36 and 7,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,517.68, 17,271.36 and 7,212 is: 9,950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,517.68 : 17,271.36 = 7,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,517.68/17,271.36 = 7,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,517.68x = 17,271.36 × 7,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,517.68x = 124,561,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,561,048.32/12,517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.81

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