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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,395.52, 17,105.58 and 6,806.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,395.52, 17,105.58 and 6,806.52 is: 9,392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,395.52 : 17,105.58 = 6,806.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,395.52/17,105.58 = 6,806.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,395.52x = 17,105.58 × 6,806.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,395.52x = 116,429,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,429,472.38/12,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.87

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