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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.11, 17,012.91 and 6,950.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.11, 17,012.91 and 6,950.59 is: 9,592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.11 : 17,012.91 = 6,950.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.11/17,012.91 = 6,950.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.11x = 17,012.91 × 6,950.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.11x = 118,249,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,249,745.65/12,327.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.66

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