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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,365.13, 17,063.88 and 6,699.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,365.13, 17,063.88 and 6,699.92 is: 9,245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,365.13 : 17,063.88 = 6,699.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,365.13/17,063.88 = 6,699.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,365.13x = 17,063.88 × 6,699.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,365.13x = 114,326,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,326,545.57/12,365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.88

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