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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.84, 17,044.03 and 6,685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.84, 17,044.03 and 6,685.46 is: 9,225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.84 : 17,044.03 = 6,685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.84/17,044.03 = 6,685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.84x = 17,044.03 × 6,685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.84x = 113,947,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,947,180.80/12,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.86

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