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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,388.49, 17,095.97 and 6,723.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,388.49, 17,095.97 and 6,723.25 is: 9,278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,388.49 : 17,095.97 = 6,723.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,388.49/17,095.97 = 6,723.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,388.49x = 17,095.97 × 6,723.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,388.49x = 114,940,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,940,454.37/12,388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.00

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