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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,474.79, 17,218.70 and 7,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,474.79, 17,218.70 and 7,437.40 is: 10,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,474.79 : 17,218.70 = 7,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,474.79/17,218.70 = 7,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,474.79x = 17,218.70 × 7,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,474.79x = 128,062,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,062,359.38/12,474.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.69

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