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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.72, 17,039.85 and 6,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,347.72, 17,039.85 and 6,682.46 is: 9,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,347.72 : 17,039.85 = 6,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,347.72/17,039.85 = 6,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,347.72x = 17,039.85 × 6,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,347.72x = 113,868,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,868,133.57/12,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.80

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