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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.13, 17,208.99 and 7,164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.13, 17,208.99 and 7,164.98 is: 9,888.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.13 : 17,208.99 = 7,164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.13/17,208.99 = 7,164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.13x = 17,208.99 × 7,164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.13x = 123,301,983.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,301,983.13/12,469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,888.58

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