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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.94, 17,035.90 and 6,679.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.94, 17,035.90 and 6,679.57 is: 9,217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.94 : 17,035.90 = 6,679.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.94/17,035.90 = 6,679.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.94x = 17,035.90 × 6,679.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.94x = 113,792,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,792,367.99/12,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.73

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