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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,394.52, 17,103.84 and 6,729.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,394.52, 17,103.84 and 6,729.14 is: 9,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,394.52 : 17,103.84 = 6,729.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,394.52/17,103.84 = 6,729.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,394.52x = 17,103.84 × 6,729.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,394.52x = 115,094,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,094,133.90/12,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.89

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