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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.71, 17,107.64 and 6,731.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.71, 17,107.64 and 6,731.47 is: 9,289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.71 : 17,107.64 = 6,731.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.71/17,107.64 = 6,731.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.71x = 17,107.64 × 6,731.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.71x = 115,159,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,159,565.43/12,396.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.53

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