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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.84, 17,099.64 and 6,801.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.84, 17,099.64 and 6,801.84 is: 9,386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.84 : 17,099.64 = 6,801.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.84/17,099.64 = 6,801.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.84x = 17,099.64 × 6,801.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.84x = 116,309,015.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,309,015.34/12,390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.69

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