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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,391.25, 17,099.94 and 6,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,391.25, 17,099.94 and 6,726 is: 9,281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,391.25 : 17,099.94 = 6,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,391.25/17,099.94 = 6,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,391.25x = 17,099.94 × 6,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,391.25x = 115,014,196.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,014,196.44/12,391.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.89

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