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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,486.92, 17,232.96 and 7,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,486.92, 17,232.96 and 7,183.46 is: 9,913.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,486.92 : 17,232.96 = 7,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,486.92/17,232.96 = 7,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,486.92x = 17,232.96 × 7,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,486.92x = 123,792,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,792,278.84/12,486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.76

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