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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.93, 17,031.86 and 6,676.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.93, 17,031.86 and 6,676.67 is: 9,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.93 : 17,031.86 = 6,676.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.93/17,031.86 = 6,676.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.93x = 17,031.86 × 6,676.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.93x = 113,715,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,715,990.16/12,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,213.80

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