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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.83, 17,043.99 and 6,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.83, 17,043.99 and 6,685.44 is: 9,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.83 : 17,043.99 = 6,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.83/17,043.99 = 6,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.83x = 17,043.99 × 6,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.83x = 113,946,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,946,483.52/12,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.82

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