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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.83, 17,210.07 and 7,094.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.83, 17,210.07 and 7,094.18 is: 9,790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.83 : 17,210.07 = 7,094.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.83/17,210.07 = 7,094.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.83x = 17,210.07 × 7,094.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.83x = 122,091,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,091,377.42/12,470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,790.16

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