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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,539.68, 17,305.36 and 7,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,539.68, 17,305.36 and 7,235.20 is: 9,984.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,539.68 : 17,305.36 = 7,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,539.68/17,305.36 = 7,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,539.68x = 17,305.36 × 7,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,539.68x = 125,207,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,207,740.67/12,539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,984.92

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