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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,483.59, 17,227.47 and 7,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,483.59, 17,227.47 and 7,105.76 is: 9,806.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,483.59 : 17,227.47 = 7,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,483.59/17,227.47 = 7,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,483.59x = 17,227.47 × 7,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,483.59x = 122,414,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,414,181.09/12,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,806.01

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