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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.88, 17,101.98 and 6,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.88, 17,101.98 and 6,803.88 is: 9,389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.88 : 17,101.98 = 6,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.88/17,101.98 = 6,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.88x = 17,101.98 × 6,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.88x = 116,359,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,359,819.68/12,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.25

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