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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,441.53, 17,169.21 and 7,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,441.53, 17,169.21 and 7,065 is: 9,749.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,441.53 : 17,169.21 = 7,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,441.53/17,169.21 = 7,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,441.53x = 17,169.21 × 7,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,441.53x = 121,300,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,300,468.65/12,441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,749.64

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