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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.03, 17,040.58 and 6,971.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.03, 17,040.58 and 6,971.17 is: 9,619.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.03 : 17,040.58 = 6,971.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.03/17,040.58 = 6,971.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.03x = 17,040.58 × 6,971.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.03x = 118,792,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,792,780.08/12,349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.60

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