Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,460.96, 17,196 and 7,157.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,460.96, 17,196 and 7,157.44 is: 9,877.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,460.96 : 17,196 = 7,157.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,460.96/17,196 = 7,157.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,460.96x = 17,196 × 7,157.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,460.96x = 123,079,338.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,079,338.24/12,460.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,877.20
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