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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,402.03, 17,109.85 and 7,924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,402.03, 17,109.85 and 7,924.62 is: 10,932.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,402.03 : 17,109.85 = 7,924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,402.03/17,109.85 = 7,924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,402.03x = 17,109.85 × 7,924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,402.03x = 135,589,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,589,059.51/12,402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.81

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