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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,356.17, 17,051.52 and 6,690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,356.17, 17,051.52 and 6,690.92 is: 9,233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,356.17 : 17,051.52 = 6,690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,356.17/17,051.52 = 6,690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,356.17x = 17,051.52 × 6,690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,356.17x = 114,090,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,090,356.20/12,356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.47

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