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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.92, 17,095.27 and 7,081.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.92, 17,095.27 and 7,081.95 is: 9,770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.92 : 17,095.27 = 7,081.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.92/17,095.27 = 7,081.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.92x = 17,095.27 × 7,081.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.92x = 121,067,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,067,847.38/12,390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,770.69

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