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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.68, 17,098.46 and 6,801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.68, 17,098.46 and 6,801.24 is: 9,385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.68 : 17,098.46 = 6,801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.68/17,098.46 = 6,801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.68x = 17,098.46 × 6,801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.68x = 116,290,730.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,290,730.09/12,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.34

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