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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.38, 17,062.83 and 6,699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.38, 17,062.83 and 6,699.08 is: 9,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.38 : 17,062.83 = 6,699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.38/17,062.83 = 6,699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.38x = 17,062.83 × 6,699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.38x = 114,305,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,305,177.88/12,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.72

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