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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,421.32, 17,142.12 and 7,117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,421.32, 17,142.12 and 7,117.02 is: 9,821.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,421.32 : 17,142.12 = 7,117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,421.32/17,142.12 = 7,117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,421.32x = 17,142.12 × 7,117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,421.32x = 122,000,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,000,810.88/12,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,821.89

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