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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,478.64, 17,219.22 and 7,174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,478.64, 17,219.22 and 7,174.22 is: 9,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,478.64 : 17,219.22 = 7,174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,478.64/17,219.22 = 7,174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,478.64x = 17,219.22 × 7,174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,478.64x = 123,534,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,534,472.51/12,478.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.67

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