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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.54, 17,094.59 and 9,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.54, 17,094.59 and 9,031.40 is: 12,458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.54 : 17,094.59 = 9,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.54/17,094.59 = 9,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.54x = 17,094.59 × 9,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.54x = 154,388,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,388,098.27/12,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.14

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