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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,483.58, 17,228.86 and 7,107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,483.58, 17,228.86 and 7,107.35 is: 9,809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,483.58 : 17,228.86 = 7,107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,483.58/17,228.86 = 7,107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,483.58x = 17,228.86 × 7,107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,483.58x = 122,451,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,451,570.72/12,483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.01

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