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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,479.16, 17,220.96 and 7,173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,479.16, 17,220.96 and 7,173.84 is: 9,899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,479.16 : 17,220.96 = 7,173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,479.16/17,220.96 = 7,173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,479.16x = 17,220.96 × 7,173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,479.16x = 123,540,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,540,411.69/12,479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.74

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