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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,462.52, 17,191.32 and 7,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,462.52, 17,191.32 and 7,916.80 is: 10,920.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,462.52 : 17,191.32 = 7,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,462.52/17,191.32 = 7,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,462.52x = 17,191.32 × 7,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,462.52x = 136,100,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,100,242.18/12,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,920.76

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