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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,415.41, 17,114.76 and 9,062.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,415.41, 17,114.76 and 9,062.01 is: 12,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,415.41 : 17,114.76 = 9,062.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,415.41/17,114.76 = 9,062.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,415.41x = 17,114.76 × 9,062.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,415.41x = 155,094,126.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,094,126.27/12,415.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.07

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