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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.76, 17,211.87 and 7,435.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.76, 17,211.87 and 7,435.31 is: 10,262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.76 : 17,211.87 = 7,435.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.76/17,211.87 = 7,435.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.76x = 17,211.87 × 7,435.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.76x = 127,975,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,975,503.07/12,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.05

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