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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,387, 17,094.06 and 7,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,387, 17,094.06 and 7,419 is: 10,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,387 : 17,094.06 = 7,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,387/17,094.06 = 7,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,387x = 17,094.06 × 7,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,387x = 126,820,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,820,831.14/12,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.22

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