Answer:
The proportion 1 L : 0.26 gal = x L : 12500 gal.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
A fountain holds 12,500 gallons of water.
1 L = 0.26 gal
Now, to get the proportion to solve for the number of litres.
[tex]1\ L : 0.26\ gal = x\ L:12500\ gal[/tex]
[tex]\frac{1\ L}{0.26\ gal} =\frac{x\ L}{12500\ gal}[/tex]
On solving :
[tex]x=12500(\frac{1}{0.26})\ L[/tex]
Therefore, the proportion 1 L : 0.26 gal = x L : 12500 gal.
