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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,319.93, 17,001.48 and 6,654.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,319.93, 17,001.48 and 6,654.68 is: 9,183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,319.93 : 17,001.48 = 6,654.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,319.93/17,001.48 = 6,654.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,319.93x = 17,001.48 × 6,654.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,319.93x = 113,139,323.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,139,323.92/12,319.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,183.44

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