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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.22, 17,095.98 and 7,086.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.22, 17,095.98 and 7,086.82 is: 9,778.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.22 : 17,095.98 = 7,086.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.22/17,095.98 = 7,086.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.22x = 17,095.98 × 7,086.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.22x = 121,156,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,156,132.98/12,390.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,778.37

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