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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.72, 17,128.98 and 7,107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.72, 17,128.98 and 7,107.24 is: 9,808.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.72 : 17,128.98 = 7,107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.72/17,128.98 = 7,107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.72x = 17,128.98 × 7,107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.72x = 121,739,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,739,771.82/12,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.45

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