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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,725.08, 17,560.30 and 7,419.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,725.08, 17,560.30 and 7,419.55 is: 10,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,725.08 : 17,560.30 = 7,419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,725.08/17,560.30 = 7,419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,725.08x = 17,560.30 × 7,419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,725.08x = 130,289,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,289,523.87/12,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.80

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