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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.32, 17,035.09 and 6,679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.32, 17,035.09 and 6,679.06 is: 9,217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.32 : 17,035.09 = 6,679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.32/17,035.09 = 6,679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.32x = 17,035.09 × 6,679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.32x = 113,778,388.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,778,388.22/12,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.06

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