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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.76, 17,203.02 and 7,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.76, 17,203.02 and 7,161.08 is: 9,881.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.76 : 17,203.02 = 7,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.76/17,203.02 = 7,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.76x = 17,203.02 × 7,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.76x = 123,192,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,192,202.46/12,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,881.65

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