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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,399.62, 17,110.86 and 7,021.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,399.62, 17,110.86 and 7,021.22 is: 9,688.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,399.62 : 17,110.86 = 7,021.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,399.62/17,110.86 = 7,021.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,399.62x = 17,110.86 × 7,021.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,399.62x = 120,139,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,139,112.45/12,399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,688.94

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