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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.13, 17,125.97 and 6,744.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.13, 17,125.97 and 6,744.87 is: 9,307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.13 : 17,125.97 = 6,744.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.13/17,125.97 = 6,744.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.13x = 17,125.97 × 6,744.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.13x = 115,512,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,512,321.92/12,410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.91

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