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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.13, 17,043.18 and 6,761.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.13, 17,043.18 and 6,761.13 is: 9,330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.13 : 17,043.18 = 6,761.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.13/17,043.18 = 6,761.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.13x = 17,043.18 × 6,761.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.13x = 115,231,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,231,036.57/12,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.35

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