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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,395.68, 17,105.88 and 6,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,395.68, 17,105.88 and 6,806.68 is: 9,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,395.68 : 17,105.88 = 6,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,395.68/17,105.88 = 6,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,395.68x = 17,105.88 × 6,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,395.68x = 116,434,251.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,434,251.28/12,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.13

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