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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,414.08, 17,132.48 and 6,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,414.08, 17,132.48 and 6,826.24 is: 9,420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,414.08 : 17,132.48 = 6,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,414.08/17,132.48 = 6,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,414.08x = 17,132.48 × 6,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,414.08x = 116,950,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,950,420.28/12,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.79

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