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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.51, 17,060.28 and 6,697.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.51, 17,060.28 and 6,697.31 is: 9,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.51 : 17,060.28 = 6,697.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.51/17,060.28 = 6,697.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.51x = 17,060.28 × 6,697.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.51x = 114,257,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,257,983.85/12,362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.30

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