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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.60, 17,210.40 and 7,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.60, 17,210.40 and 7,167.26 is: 9,891.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.60 : 17,210.40 = 7,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.60/17,210.40 = 7,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.60x = 17,210.40 × 7,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.60x = 123,351,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,351,411.50/12,470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.38

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