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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.54, 17,041.01 and 6,683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.54, 17,041.01 and 6,683.30 is: 9,222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.54 : 17,041.01 = 6,683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.54/17,041.01 = 6,683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.54x = 17,041.01 × 6,683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.54x = 113,890,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,890,182.13/12,348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.97

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