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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,397.46, 17,111.55 and 7,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,397.46, 17,111.55 and 7,095.30 is: 9,793.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,397.46 : 17,111.55 = 7,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,397.46/17,111.55 = 7,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,397.46x = 17,111.55 × 7,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,397.46x = 121,411,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,411,543.15/12,397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,793.26

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