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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376.68, 17,076.88 and 6,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376.68, 17,076.88 and 6,999.24 is: 9,657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376.68 : 17,076.88 = 6,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376.68/17,076.88 = 6,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376.68x = 17,076.88 × 6,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376.68x = 119,525,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,525,181.57/12,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,657.29

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