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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.50, 17,107.44 and 6,807.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.50, 17,107.44 and 6,807.50 is: 9,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.50 : 17,107.44 = 6,807.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.50/17,107.44 = 6,807.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.50x = 17,107.44 × 6,807.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.50x = 116,458,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,458,897.80/12,396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.50

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