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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,463.80, 17,211.06 and 7,756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,463.80, 17,211.06 and 7,756.08 is: 10,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,463.80 : 17,211.06 = 7,756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,463.80/17,211.06 = 7,756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,463.80x = 17,211.06 × 7,756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,463.80x = 133,490,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,490,358.24/12,463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.25

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