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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,322.29, 17,004.77 and 6,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,322.29, 17,004.77 and 6,657.04 is: 9,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,322.29 : 17,004.77 = 6,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,322.29/17,004.77 = 6,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,322.29x = 17,004.77 × 6,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,322.29x = 113,201,337.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,201,337.32/12,322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.71

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