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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,479.10, 17,222.63 and 7,174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,479.10, 17,222.63 and 7,174.14 is: 9,901.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,479.10 : 17,222.63 = 7,174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,479.10/17,222.63 = 7,174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,479.10x = 17,222.63 × 7,174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,479.10x = 123,557,558.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,557,558.79/12,479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,901.16

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