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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.42, 17,071.30 and 6,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.42, 17,071.30 and 6,995.33 is: 9,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.42 : 17,071.30 = 6,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.42/17,071.30 = 6,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.42x = 17,071.30 × 6,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.42x = 119,419,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,419,377.03/12,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,651.28

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