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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,388.36, 17,095.88 and 6,723.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,388.36, 17,095.88 and 6,723.14 is: 9,277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,388.36 : 17,095.88 = 6,723.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,388.36/17,095.88 = 6,723.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,388.36x = 17,095.88 × 6,723.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,388.36x = 114,937,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,937,994.66/12,388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.90

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