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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,399.42, 17,112.60 and 7,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,399.42, 17,112.60 and 7,095 is: 9,791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,399.42 : 17,112.60 = 7,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,399.42/17,112.60 = 7,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,399.42x = 17,112.60 × 7,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,399.42x = 121,413,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,413,897.00/12,399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.90

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