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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,401.76, 17,114.44 and 6,812.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,401.76, 17,114.44 and 6,812.76 is: 9,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,401.76 : 17,114.44 = 6,812.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,401.76/17,114.44 = 6,812.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,401.76x = 17,114.44 × 6,812.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,401.76x = 116,596,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,596,572.25/12,401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.61

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