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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,389.36, 17,095.51 and 7,083.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,389.36, 17,095.51 and 7,083.15 is: 9,773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,389.36 : 17,095.51 = 7,083.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,389.36/17,095.51 = 7,083.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,389.36x = 17,095.51 × 7,083.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,389.36x = 121,089,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,089,966.56/12,389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,773.71

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