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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.63, 17,147.80 and 7,706.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.63, 17,147.80 and 7,706.71 is: 10,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.63 : 17,147.80 = 7,706.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.63/17,147.80 = 7,706.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.63x = 17,147.80 × 7,706.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.63x = 132,153,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,153,121.74/12,430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.25

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