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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,354.48, 17,049.22 and 6,689.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,354.48, 17,049.22 and 6,689.30 is: 9,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,354.48 : 17,049.22 = 6,689.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,354.48/17,049.22 = 6,689.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,354.48x = 17,049.22 × 6,689.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,354.48x = 114,047,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,047,245.38/12,354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.25

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