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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,414.74, 17,132.28 and 6,749.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,414.74, 17,132.28 and 6,749.46 is: 9,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,414.74 : 17,132.28 = 6,749.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,414.74/17,132.28 = 6,749.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,414.74x = 17,132.28 × 6,749.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,414.74x = 115,633,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,633,638.57/12,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.22

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