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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,521.79, 17,279.01 and 7,217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,521.79, 17,279.01 and 7,217.01 is: 9,958.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,521.79 : 17,279.01 = 7,217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,521.79/17,279.01 = 7,217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,521.79x = 17,279.01 × 7,217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,521.79x = 124,702,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,702,787.96/12,521.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,958.86

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