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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.79, 17,038.44 and 6,681.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.79, 17,038.44 and 6,681.41 is: 9,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.79 : 17,038.44 = 6,681.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.79/17,038.44 = 6,681.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.79x = 17,038.44 × 6,681.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.79x = 113,840,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,840,803.40/12,346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.28

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