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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.20, 17,015.70 and 6,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.20, 17,015.70 and 6,741.20 is: 9,302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.20 : 17,015.70 = 6,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.20/17,015.70 = 6,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.20x = 17,015.70 × 6,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.20x = 114,706,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,706,151.76/12,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.87

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