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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.95, 17,062.28 and 6,698.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.95, 17,062.28 and 6,698.71 is: 9,244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.95 : 17,062.28 = 6,698.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.95/17,062.28 = 6,698.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.95x = 17,062.28 × 6,698.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.95x = 114,295,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,295,265.66/12,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.24

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