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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,389.92, 17,093.89 and 7,080.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,389.92, 17,093.89 and 7,080.95 is: 9,769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,389.92 : 17,093.89 = 7,080.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,389.92/17,093.89 = 7,080.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,389.92x = 17,093.89 × 7,080.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,389.92x = 121,040,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,040,980.40/12,389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.31

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