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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.46, 17,062.96 and 6,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.46, 17,062.96 and 6,699.20 is: 9,244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.46 : 17,062.96 = 6,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.46/17,062.96 = 6,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.46x = 17,062.96 × 6,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.46x = 114,308,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,308,181.63/12,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.90

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