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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,416.28, 17,134.41 and 7,314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,416.28, 17,134.41 and 7,314.76 is: 10,094.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,416.28 : 17,134.41 = 7,314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,416.28/17,134.41 = 7,314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,416.28x = 17,134.41 × 7,314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,416.28x = 125,334,096.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,334,096.89/12,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.34

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