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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,389.68, 17,097.08 and 6,800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,389.68, 17,097.08 and 6,800.24 is: 9,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,389.68 : 17,097.08 = 6,800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,389.68/17,097.08 = 6,800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,389.68x = 17,097.08 × 6,800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,389.68x = 116,264,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,264,247.30/12,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.96

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