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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.98, 17,062.36 and 6,698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.98, 17,062.36 and 6,698.82 is: 9,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.98 : 17,062.36 = 6,698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.98/17,062.36 = 6,698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.98x = 17,062.36 × 6,698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.98x = 114,297,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,297,678.42/12,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.41

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