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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,388.02, 17,094.87 and 7,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,388.02, 17,094.87 and 7,083.42 is: 9,774.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,388.02 : 17,094.87 = 7,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,388.02/17,094.87 = 7,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,388.02x = 17,094.87 × 7,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,388.02x = 121,090,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,090,144.06/12,388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,774.78

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