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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.95, 17,096.94 and 7,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.95, 17,096.94 and 7,354.46 is: 10,147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.95 : 17,096.94 = 7,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.95/17,096.94 = 7,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.95x = 17,096.94 × 7,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.95x = 125,738,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,738,675.87/12,390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.63

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