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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,445.85, 17,167.55 and 7,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,445.85, 17,167.55 and 7,406.64 is: 10,216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,445.85 : 17,167.55 = 7,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,445.85/17,167.55 = 7,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,445.85x = 17,167.55 × 7,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,445.85x = 127,153,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,153,825.50/12,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.56

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