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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,402.28, 17,115.28 and 6,737.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,402.28, 17,115.28 and 6,737.09 is: 9,297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,402.28 : 17,115.28 = 6,737.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,402.28/17,115.28 = 6,737.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,402.28x = 17,115.28 × 6,737.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,402.28x = 115,307,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,307,207.68/12,402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.26

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