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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.93, 17,102.25 and 6,727.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.93, 17,102.25 and 6,727.67 is: 9,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.93 : 17,102.25 = 6,727.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.93/17,102.25 = 6,727.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.93x = 17,102.25 × 6,727.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.93x = 115,058,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,058,294.26/12,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.19

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