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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.51, 17,101.51 and 6,727.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.51, 17,101.51 and 6,727.46 is: 9,283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.51 : 17,101.51 = 6,727.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.51/17,101.51 = 6,727.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.51x = 17,101.51 × 6,727.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.51x = 115,049,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,049,724.46/12,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.81

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