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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.35, 17,010.37 and 6,661.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.35, 17,010.37 and 6,661.10 is: 9,192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.35 : 17,010.37 = 6,661.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.35/17,010.37 = 6,661.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.35x = 17,010.37 × 6,661.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.35x = 113,307,788.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,307,788.99/12,326.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.32

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