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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.44, 17,037.95 and 6,681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.44, 17,037.95 and 6,681.06 is: 9,219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.44 : 17,037.95 = 6,681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.44/17,037.95 = 6,681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.44x = 17,037.95 × 6,681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.44x = 113,831,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,831,566.23/12,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.79

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