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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.89, 17,100.61 and 7,084.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.89, 17,100.61 and 7,084.67 is: 9,777.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.89 : 17,100.61 = 7,084.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.89/17,100.61 = 7,084.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.89x = 17,100.61 × 7,084.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.89x = 121,152,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,152,178.65/12,390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.52

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