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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,524.52, 17,282.38 and 7,219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,524.52, 17,282.38 and 7,219.30 is: 9,961.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,524.52 : 17,282.38 = 7,219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,524.52/17,282.38 = 7,219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,524.52x = 17,282.38 × 7,219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,524.52x = 124,766,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,766,685.93/12,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,961.79

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