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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,447.52, 17,176.35 and 7,410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,447.52, 17,176.35 and 7,410.22 is: 10,225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,447.52 : 17,176.35 = 7,410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,447.52/17,176.35 = 7,410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,447.52x = 17,176.35 × 7,410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,447.52x = 127,280,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,280,532.30/12,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.37

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