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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,444.36, 17,171.46 and 7,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,444.36, 17,171.46 and 7,139.40 is: 9,851.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444.36 : 17,171.46 = 7,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444.36/17,171.46 = 7,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444.36x = 17,171.46 × 7,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444.36x = 122,593,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,593,921.52/12,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,851.36

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