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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.54, 17,128.71 and 7,108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.54, 17,128.71 and 7,108.11 is: 9,809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.54 : 17,128.71 = 7,108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.54/17,128.71 = 7,108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.54x = 17,128.71 × 7,108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.54x = 121,752,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,752,754.84/12,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.64

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