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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.14, 17,030.71 and 6,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.14, 17,030.71 and 6,675.88 is: 9,212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.14 : 17,030.71 = 6,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.14/17,030.71 = 6,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.14x = 17,030.71 × 6,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.14x = 113,694,976.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,694,976.27/12,341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.68

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