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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.94, 17,131.09 and 7,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.94, 17,131.09 and 7,946.72 is: 10,969.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.94 : 17,131.09 = 7,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.94/17,131.09 = 7,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.94x = 17,131.09 × 7,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.94x = 136,135,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,135,975.52/12,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.03

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