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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.71, 17,066.08 and 6,701.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.71, 17,066.08 and 6,701.46 is: 9,248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.71 : 17,066.08 = 6,701.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.71/17,066.08 = 6,701.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.71x = 17,066.08 × 6,701.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.71x = 114,367,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,367,652.48/12,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.03

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