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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,414.44, 17,131.03 and 7,109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,414.44, 17,131.03 and 7,109.12 is: 9,810.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,414.44 : 17,131.03 = 7,109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,414.44/17,131.03 = 7,109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,414.44x = 17,131.03 × 7,109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,414.44x = 121,786,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,786,444.57/12,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,810.07

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