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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.81, 17,211.92 and 7,370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.81, 17,211.92 and 7,370.05 is: 10,172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.81 : 17,211.92 = 7,370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.81/17,211.92 = 7,370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.81x = 17,211.92 × 7,370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.81x = 126,852,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,852,711.00/12,469.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.79

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