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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,339.76, 17,028.82 and 6,674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,339.76, 17,028.82 and 6,674.51 is: 9,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,339.76 : 17,028.82 = 6,674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,339.76/17,028.82 = 6,674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,339.76x = 17,028.82 × 6,674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,339.76x = 113,659,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,659,029.38/12,339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.80

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