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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.25, 17,018.48 and 6,667.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.25, 17,018.48 and 6,667.01 is: 9,200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.25 : 17,018.48 = 6,667.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.25/17,018.48 = 6,667.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.25x = 17,018.48 × 6,667.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.25x = 113,462,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,462,307.92/12,332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.45

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