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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,471.81, 17,211.40 and 7,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,471.81, 17,211.40 and 7,437 is: 10,263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,471.81 : 17,211.40 = 7,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,471.81/17,211.40 = 7,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,471.81x = 17,211.40 × 7,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,471.81x = 128,001,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,001,181.80/12,471.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.24

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