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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,439.96, 17,169.44 and 7,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,439.96, 17,169.44 and 7,134.80 is: 9,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,439.96 : 17,169.44 = 7,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,439.96/17,169.44 = 7,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,439.96x = 17,169.44 × 7,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,439.96x = 122,500,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,500,520.51/12,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.34

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