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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,395.34, 17,105.58 and 6,806.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,395.34, 17,105.58 and 6,806.34 is: 9,392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,395.34 : 17,105.58 = 6,806.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,395.34/17,105.58 = 6,806.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,395.34x = 17,105.58 × 6,806.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,395.34x = 116,426,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,426,393.38/12,395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.76

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