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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,419.72, 17,139.43 and 6,754.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,419.72, 17,139.43 and 6,754.51 is: 9,321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,419.72 : 17,139.43 = 6,754.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,419.72/17,139.43 = 6,754.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,419.72x = 17,139.43 × 6,754.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,419.72x = 115,768,451.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,768,451.33/12,419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.34

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