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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.62, 17,119.20 and 7,370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.62, 17,119.20 and 7,370.71 is: 10,170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.62 : 17,119.20 = 7,370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.62/17,119.20 = 7,370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.62x = 17,119.20 × 7,370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.62x = 126,180,591.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,180,591.46/12,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.43

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