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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.42, 17,098.98 and 6,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.42, 17,098.98 and 6,725.28 is: 9,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.42 : 17,098.98 = 6,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.42/17,098.98 = 6,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.42x = 17,098.98 × 6,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.42x = 114,995,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,995,428.21/12,390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.00

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