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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,719.53, 17,551.20 and 7,410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,719.53, 17,551.20 and 7,410.25 is: 10,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,719.53 : 17,551.20 = 7,410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,719.53/17,551.20 = 7,410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,719.53x = 17,551.20 × 7,410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,719.53x = 130,058,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,058,779.80/12,719.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.12

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