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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,524.97, 17,286.42 and 7,221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,524.97, 17,286.42 and 7,221.49 is: 9,966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,524.97 : 17,286.42 = 7,221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,524.97/17,286.42 = 7,221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,524.97x = 17,286.42 × 7,221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,524.97x = 124,833,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,833,709.17/12,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.79

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