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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376.51, 17,079.39 and 6,711.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376.51, 17,079.39 and 6,711.15 is: 9,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376.51 : 17,079.39 = 6,711.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376.51/17,079.39 = 6,711.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376.51x = 17,079.39 × 6,711.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376.51x = 114,622,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,622,348.20/12,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.28

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