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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.88, 17,127.02 and 7,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.88, 17,127.02 and 7,105.70 is: 9,805.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.88 : 17,127.02 = 7,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.88/17,127.02 = 7,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.88x = 17,127.02 × 7,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.88x = 121,699,466.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,699,466.01/12,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,805.87

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