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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.92, 17,119.68 and 6,816.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.92, 17,119.68 and 6,816.32 is: 9,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.92 : 17,119.68 = 6,816.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.92/17,119.68 = 6,816.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.92x = 17,119.68 × 6,816.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.92x = 116,693,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,693,217.18/12,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.25

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