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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,324.84, 17,008.27 and 6,659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,324.84, 17,008.27 and 6,659.58 is: 9,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,324.84 : 17,008.27 = 6,659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,324.84/17,008.27 = 6,659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,324.84x = 17,008.27 × 6,659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,324.84x = 113,267,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,267,981.86/12,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.22

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