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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.67, 17,056.24 and 6,694.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.67, 17,056.24 and 6,694.29 is: 9,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.67 : 17,056.24 = 6,694.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.67/17,056.24 = 6,694.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.67x = 17,056.24 × 6,694.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.67x = 114,179,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,179,361.28/12,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.06

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