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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,404.36, 17,117.70 and 6,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,404.36, 17,117.70 and 6,815 is: 9,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,404.36 : 17,117.70 = 6,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,404.36/17,117.70 = 6,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,404.36x = 17,117.70 × 6,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,404.36x = 116,657,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,657,125.50/12,404.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.53

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