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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,472.34, 17,211.14 and 7,094.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,472.34, 17,211.14 and 7,094.05 is: 9,789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,472.34 : 17,211.14 = 7,094.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,472.34/17,211.14 = 7,094.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,472.34x = 17,211.14 × 7,094.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,472.34x = 122,096,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,096,700.36/12,472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,789.40

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