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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.43, 16,847.51 and 7,427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.43, 16,847.51 and 7,427.72 is: 10,251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.43 : 16,847.51 = 7,427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.43/16,847.51 = 7,427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.43x = 16,847.51 × 7,427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.43x = 125,138,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,138,538.97/12,207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,251.01

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