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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,472.03, 17,209.02 and 7,167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,472.03, 17,209.02 and 7,167.07 is: 9,889.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,472.03 : 17,209.02 = 7,167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,472.03/17,209.02 = 7,167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,472.03x = 17,209.02 × 7,167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,472.03x = 123,338,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,338,250.97/12,472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.19

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