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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,445.74, 17,171.46 and 7,407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,445.74, 17,171.46 and 7,407.43 is: 10,220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,445.74 : 17,171.46 = 7,407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,445.74/17,171.46 = 7,407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,445.74x = 17,171.46 × 7,407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,445.74x = 127,196,345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,196,345.02/12,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.07

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