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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,420.78, 17,143.11 and 7,119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,420.78, 17,143.11 and 7,119.15 is: 9,825.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,420.78 : 17,143.11 = 7,119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,420.78/17,143.11 = 7,119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,420.78x = 17,143.11 × 7,119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,420.78x = 122,044,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,044,371.56/12,420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,825.82

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