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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,399.08, 17,105.91 and 7,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,399.08, 17,105.91 and 7,020.28 is: 9,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,399.08 : 17,105.91 = 7,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,399.08/17,105.91 = 7,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,399.08x = 17,105.91 × 7,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,399.08x = 120,088,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,088,266.22/12,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,685.25

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