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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,467.82, 17,211.24 and 7,932.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,467.82, 17,211.24 and 7,932.36 is: 10,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,467.82 : 17,211.24 = 7,932.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,467.82/17,211.24 = 7,932.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,467.82x = 17,211.24 × 7,932.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,467.82x = 136,525,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,525,751.73/12,467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.25

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