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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.76, 17,121.72 and 7,103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.76, 17,121.72 and 7,103.28 is: 9,802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.76 : 17,121.72 = 7,103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.76/17,121.72 = 7,103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.76x = 17,121.72 × 7,103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.76x = 121,620,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,620,371.24/12,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.75

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