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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,391.22, 17,099.61 and 6,725.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,391.22, 17,099.61 and 6,725.98 is: 9,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,391.22 : 17,099.61 = 6,725.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,391.22/17,099.61 = 6,725.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,391.22x = 17,099.61 × 6,725.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,391.22x = 115,011,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,011,592.12/12,391.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.70

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