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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,398.63, 17,110.11 and 6,809.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,398.63, 17,110.11 and 6,809.63 is: 9,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,398.63 : 17,110.11 = 6,809.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,398.63/17,110.11 = 6,809.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,398.63x = 17,110.11 × 6,809.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,398.63x = 116,513,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,513,432.81/12,398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.29

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