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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.81, 17,105.24 and 7,089.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.81, 17,105.24 and 7,089.29 is: 9,785.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.81 : 17,105.24 = 7,089.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.81/17,105.24 = 7,089.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.81x = 17,105.24 × 7,089.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.81x = 121,263,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,263,971.43/12,392.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.03

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