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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.28, 17,106.84 and 6,807.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.28, 17,106.84 and 6,807.28 is: 9,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.28 : 17,106.84 = 6,807.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.28/17,106.84 = 6,807.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.28x = 17,106.84 × 6,807.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.28x = 116,450,964.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,450,964.26/12,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.03

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