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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.59, 17,061.80 and 6,698.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.59, 17,061.80 and 6,698.34 is: 9,243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.59 : 17,061.80 = 6,698.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.59/17,061.80 = 6,698.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.59x = 17,061.80 × 6,698.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.59x = 114,285,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,285,703.92/12,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.74

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