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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.45, 17,131.79 and 7,947.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.45, 17,131.79 and 7,947.23 is: 10,969.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.45 : 17,131.79 = 7,947.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.45/17,131.79 = 7,947.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.45x = 17,131.79 × 7,947.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.45x = 136,150,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,150,150.05/12,411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.72

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