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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.68, 17,065.96 and 6,701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.68, 17,065.96 and 6,701.45 is: 9,247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.68 : 17,065.96 = 6,701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.68/17,065.96 = 6,701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.68x = 17,065.96 × 6,701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.68x = 114,366,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,366,575.56/12,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.96

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