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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,371.43, 17,095.21 and 9,008.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,371.43, 17,095.21 and 9,008.41 is: 12,448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,371.43 : 17,095.21 = 9,008.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,371.43/17,095.21 = 9,008.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,371.43x = 17,095.21 × 9,008.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,371.43x = 154,000,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,000,660.72/12,371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,448.09

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