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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,320.21, 17,002.25 and 6,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,320.21, 17,002.25 and 6,942.70 is: 9,581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,320.21 : 17,002.25 = 6,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,320.21/17,002.25 = 6,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,320.21x = 17,002.25 × 6,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,320.21x = 118,041,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,041,521.08/12,320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.13

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