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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.83, 17,066.25 and 6,701.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.83, 17,066.25 and 6,701.58 is: 9,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.83 : 17,066.25 = 6,701.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.83/17,066.25 = 6,701.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.83x = 17,066.25 × 6,701.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.83x = 114,370,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,370,839.68/12,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.19

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