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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.92, 17,209.89 and 7,754.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.92, 17,209.89 and 7,754.34 is: 10,704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.92 : 17,209.89 = 7,754.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.92/17,209.89 = 7,754.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.92x = 17,209.89 × 7,754.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.92x = 133,451,338.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,451,338.42/12,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.44

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