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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.47, 17,035.29 and 6,679.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.47, 17,035.29 and 6,679.23 is: 9,217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.47 : 17,035.29 = 6,679.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.47/17,035.29 = 6,679.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.47x = 17,035.29 × 6,679.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.47x = 113,782,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,782,620.03/12,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.29

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