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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.97, 17,041.44 and 6,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.97, 17,041.44 and 6,683.60 is: 9,223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.97 : 17,041.44 = 6,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.97/17,041.44 = 6,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.97x = 17,041.44 × 6,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.97x = 113,898,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,898,168.38/12,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.29

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