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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,130.68, 16,744.68 and 7,415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,130.68, 16,744.68 and 7,415.40 is: 10,235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,130.68 : 16,744.68 = 7,415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,130.68/16,744.68 = 7,415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,130.68x = 16,744.68 × 7,415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,130.68x = 124,168,500.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,168,500.07/12,130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.91

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