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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,428.46, 17,150.76 and 7,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,428.46, 17,150.76 and 7,122.96 is: 9,829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,428.46 : 17,150.76 = 7,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,428.46/17,150.76 = 7,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,428.46x = 17,150.76 × 7,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,428.46x = 122,164,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,164,177.45/12,428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.39

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