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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.66, 17,099.28 and 6,725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.66, 17,099.28 and 6,725.48 is: 9,281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.66 : 17,099.28 = 6,725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.66/17,099.28 = 6,725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.66x = 17,099.28 × 6,725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.66x = 115,000,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,000,865.65/12,390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.25

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