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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.92, 17,127.06 and 7,105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.92, 17,127.06 and 7,105.48 is: 9,805.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.92 : 17,127.06 = 7,105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.92/17,127.06 = 7,105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.92x = 17,127.06 × 7,105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.92x = 121,695,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,695,982.29/12,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,805.56

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