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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.63, 17,207.91 and 7,092.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.63, 17,207.91 and 7,092.65 is: 9,787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.63 : 17,207.91 = 7,092.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.63/17,207.91 = 7,092.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.63x = 17,207.91 × 7,092.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.63x = 122,049,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,049,682.86/12,469.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.75

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