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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.21, 17,040.39 and 6,682.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.21, 17,040.39 and 6,682.83 is: 9,222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.21 : 17,040.39 = 6,682.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.21/17,040.39 = 6,682.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.21x = 17,040.39 × 6,682.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.21x = 113,878,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,878,029.50/12,348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.23

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