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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,329.33, 17,014.48 and 6,664.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,329.33, 17,014.48 and 6,664.07 is: 9,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,329.33 : 17,014.48 = 6,664.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,329.33/17,014.48 = 6,664.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,329.33x = 17,014.48 × 6,664.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,329.33x = 113,385,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,385,685.73/12,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.42

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