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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,421.28, 17,141.96 and 7,116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,421.28, 17,141.96 and 7,116.11 is: 9,820.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,421.28 : 17,141.96 = 7,116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,421.28/17,141.96 = 7,116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,421.28x = 17,141.96 × 7,116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,421.28x = 121,984,021.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,984,021.13/12,421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,820.57

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