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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.76, 17,127.70 and 6,821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.76, 17,127.70 and 6,821.76 is: 9,414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.76 : 17,127.70 = 6,821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.76/17,127.70 = 6,821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.76x = 17,127.70 × 6,821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.76x = 116,841,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,841,058.75/12,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.50

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