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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.25, 17,043.62 and 6,761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.25, 17,043.62 and 6,761.25 is: 9,330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.25 : 17,043.62 = 6,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.25/17,043.62 = 6,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.25x = 17,043.62 × 6,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.25x = 115,236,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,236,141.92/12,350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.67

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