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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.97, 17,042.82 and 6,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.97, 17,042.82 and 6,684.60 is: 9,224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.97 : 17,042.82 = 6,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.97/17,042.82 = 6,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.97x = 17,042.82 × 6,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.97x = 113,924,434.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,924,434.57/12,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.67

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