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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,478.99, 17,220.84 and 7,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,478.99, 17,220.84 and 7,101.30 is: 9,799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,478.99 : 17,220.84 = 7,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,478.99/17,220.84 = 7,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,478.99x = 17,220.84 × 7,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,478.99x = 122,290,351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,290,351.09/12,478.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,799.70

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