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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.65, 17,217.05 and 7,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.65, 17,217.05 and 7,170.96 is: 9,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.65 : 17,217.05 = 7,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.65/17,217.05 = 7,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.65x = 17,217.05 × 7,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.65x = 123,462,741.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,462,741.01/12,475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.30

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