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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,320.09, 17,001.73 and 6,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,320.09, 17,001.73 and 6,654.84 is: 9,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,320.09 : 17,001.73 = 6,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,320.09/17,001.73 = 6,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,320.09x = 17,001.73 × 6,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,320.09x = 113,143,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,143,792.87/12,320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,183.68

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