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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.22, 17,040.41 and 6,682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.22, 17,040.41 and 6,682.84 is: 9,222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.22 : 17,040.41 = 6,682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.22/17,040.41 = 6,682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.22x = 17,040.41 × 6,682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.22x = 113,878,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,878,342.75/12,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.25

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