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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.33, 17,062.75 and 6,699.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.33, 17,062.75 and 6,699.23 is: 9,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.33 : 17,062.75 = 6,699.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.33/17,062.75 = 6,699.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.33x = 17,062.75 × 6,699.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.33x = 114,307,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,307,321.72/12,364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.92

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