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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.06, 17,100.83 and 6,803.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.06, 17,100.83 and 6,803.02 is: 9,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.06 : 17,100.83 = 6,803.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.06/17,100.83 = 6,803.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.06x = 17,100.83 × 6,803.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.06x = 116,337,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,337,288.51/12,392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.05

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