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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,725.04, 17,555.40 and 9,180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,725.04, 17,555.40 and 9,180.48 is: 12,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,725.04 : 17,555.40 = 9,180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,725.04/17,555.40 = 9,180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,725.04x = 17,555.40 × 9,180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,725.04x = 161,166,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,166,998.59/12,725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.34

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