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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.60, 17,101.80 and 6,727.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.60, 17,101.80 and 6,727.35 is: 9,283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.60 : 17,101.80 = 6,727.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.60/17,101.80 = 6,727.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.60x = 17,101.80 × 6,727.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.60x = 115,049,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,049,829.18/12,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.75

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