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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,421.13, 17,141.42 and 6,832.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,421.13, 17,141.42 and 6,832.13 is: 9,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,421.13 : 17,141.42 = 6,832.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,421.13/17,141.42 = 6,832.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,421.13x = 17,141.42 × 6,832.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,421.13x = 117,112,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,112,341.20/12,421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.48

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