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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,413.70, 17,129.01 and 7,377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,413.70, 17,129.01 and 7,377.81 is: 10,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,413.70 : 17,129.01 = 7,377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,413.70/17,129.01 = 7,377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,413.70x = 17,129.01 × 7,377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,413.70x = 126,374,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,374,581.27/12,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.25

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