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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,484.40, 17,231.94 and 7,180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,484.40, 17,231.94 and 7,180.92 is: 9,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,484.40 : 17,231.94 = 7,180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,484.40/17,231.94 = 7,180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,484.40x = 17,231.94 × 7,180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,484.40x = 123,741,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,741,182.58/12,484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.67

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