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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,351.83, 17,045.37 and 6,686.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,351.83, 17,045.37 and 6,686.44 is: 9,227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,351.83 : 17,045.37 = 6,686.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,351.83/17,045.37 = 6,686.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,351.83x = 17,045.37 × 6,686.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,351.83x = 113,972,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,972,843.78/12,351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.20

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