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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,478.44, 17,220.42 and 7,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,478.44, 17,220.42 and 7,174.20 is: 9,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,478.44 : 17,220.42 = 7,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,478.44/17,220.42 = 7,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,478.44x = 17,220.42 × 7,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,478.44x = 123,542,737.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,542,737.16/12,478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.50

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