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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,494.14, 17,251.84 and 7,721.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,494.14, 17,251.84 and 7,721.02 is: 10,661.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,494.14 : 17,251.84 = 7,721.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,494.14/17,251.84 = 7,721.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,494.14x = 17,251.84 × 7,721.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,494.14x = 133,201,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,201,801.68/12,494.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,661.14

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