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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,682.39, 17,501.52 and 7,093.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,682.39, 17,501.52 and 7,093.39 is: 9,788.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,682.39 : 17,501.52 = 7,093.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,682.39/17,501.52 = 7,093.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,682.39x = 17,501.52 × 7,093.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,682.39x = 124,145,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,145,106.95/12,682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,788.78

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