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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.62, 17,018.99 and 6,667.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.62, 17,018.99 and 6,667.37 is: 9,200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.62 : 17,018.99 = 6,667.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.62/17,018.99 = 6,667.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.62x = 17,018.99 × 6,667.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.62x = 113,471,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,471,784.92/12,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.95

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