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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.24, 17,008.85 and 6,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.24, 17,008.85 and 6,660 is: 9,190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.24 : 17,008.85 = 6,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.24/17,008.85 = 6,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.24x = 17,008.85 × 6,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.24x = 113,278,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,278,907.70/12,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.81

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