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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,474.65, 17,218.49 and 7,171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,474.65, 17,218.49 and 7,171.17 is: 9,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,474.65 : 17,218.49 = 7,171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,474.65/17,218.49 = 7,171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,474.65x = 17,218.49 × 7,171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,474.65x = 123,476,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,476,683.08/12,474.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,898.21

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