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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,399.69, 17,111.72 and 6,734.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,399.69, 17,111.72 and 6,734.45 is: 9,293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,399.69 : 17,111.72 = 6,734.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,399.69/17,111.72 = 6,734.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,399.69x = 17,111.72 × 6,734.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,399.69x = 115,238,082.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,238,082.37/12,399.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.62

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