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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.03, 17,062.34 and 6,698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.03, 17,062.34 and 6,698.92 is: 9,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.03 : 17,062.34 = 6,698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.03/17,062.34 = 6,698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.03x = 17,062.34 × 6,698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.03x = 114,299,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,299,250.67/12,364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.50

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