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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,522.44, 17,280.94 and 7,217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,522.44, 17,280.94 and 7,217.22 is: 9,959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,522.44 : 17,280.94 = 7,217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,522.44/17,280.94 = 7,217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,522.44x = 17,280.94 × 7,217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,522.44x = 124,720,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,720,345.79/12,522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,959.75

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