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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,465.28, 17,202.04 and 7,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,465.28, 17,202.04 and 7,160.44 is: 9,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465.28 : 17,202.04 = 7,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465.28/17,202.04 = 7,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465.28x = 17,202.04 × 7,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465.28x = 123,174,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,174,175.30/12,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,881.38

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