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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,471.61, 17,210.15 and 7,093.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,471.61, 17,210.15 and 7,093.33 is: 9,788.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,471.61 : 17,210.15 = 7,093.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,471.61/17,210.15 = 7,093.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,471.61x = 17,210.15 × 7,093.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,471.61x = 122,077,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,077,273.30/12,471.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,788.41

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