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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.97, 17,043.01 and 6,760.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.97, 17,043.01 and 6,760.97 is: 9,330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.97 : 17,043.01 = 6,760.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.97/17,043.01 = 6,760.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.97x = 17,043.01 × 6,760.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.97x = 115,227,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,227,241.11/12,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.16

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