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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,393.92, 17,099.42 and 7,084.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,393.92, 17,099.42 and 7,084.98 is: 9,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,393.92 : 17,099.42 = 7,084.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,393.92/17,099.42 = 7,084.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,393.92x = 17,099.42 × 7,084.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,393.92x = 121,149,048.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,149,048.71/12,393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,774.88

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