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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,354.52, 17,049.02 and 6,689.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,354.52, 17,049.02 and 6,689.22 is: 9,231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,354.52 : 17,049.02 = 6,689.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,354.52/17,049.02 = 6,689.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,354.52x = 17,049.02 × 6,689.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,354.52x = 114,044,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,044,560.32/12,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.00

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