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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,421.89, 17,141.98 and 6,756.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,421.89, 17,141.98 and 6,756.54 is: 9,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,421.89 : 17,141.98 = 6,756.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,421.89/17,141.98 = 6,756.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,421.89x = 17,141.98 × 6,756.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,421.89x = 115,820,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,820,453.26/12,421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.90

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