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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.30, 17,062.72 and 6,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.30, 17,062.72 and 6,699.20 is: 9,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.30 : 17,062.72 = 6,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.30/17,062.72 = 6,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.30x = 17,062.72 × 6,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.30x = 114,306,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,306,455.01/12,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.88

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