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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.44, 17,131.79 and 7,947.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.44, 17,131.79 and 7,947.22 is: 10,969.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.44 : 17,131.79 = 7,947.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.44/17,131.79 = 7,947.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.44x = 17,131.79 × 7,947.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.44x = 136,150,021.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,150,021.56/12,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.72

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