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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,473.22, 17,212.38 and 7,437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,473.22, 17,212.38 and 7,437.33 is: 10,263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,473.22 : 17,212.38 = 7,437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,473.22/17,212.38 = 7,437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,473.22x = 17,212.38 × 7,437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,473.22x = 128,014,150.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,014,150.15/12,473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.12

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