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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,426.47, 17,139.57 and 7,119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,426.47, 17,139.57 and 7,119.35 is: 9,819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,426.47 : 17,139.57 = 7,119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,426.47/17,139.57 = 7,119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,426.47x = 17,139.57 × 7,119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,426.47x = 122,022,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,022,597.68/12,426.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.57

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