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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,443.28, 17,174.52 and 7,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,443.28, 17,174.52 and 7,907.28 is: 10,913.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,443.28 : 17,174.52 = 7,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,443.28/17,174.52 = 7,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,443.28x = 17,174.52 × 7,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,443.28x = 135,803,738.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,803,738.51/12,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.82

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