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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.41, 17,099.28 and 7,085.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.41, 17,099.28 and 7,085.22 is: 9,777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.41 : 17,099.28 = 7,085.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.41/17,099.28 = 7,085.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.41x = 17,099.28 × 7,085.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.41x = 121,152,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,152,160.64/12,390.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.90

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