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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.27, 17,120.72 and 6,741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.27, 17,120.72 and 6,741.06 is: 9,302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.27 : 17,120.72 = 6,741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.27/17,120.72 = 6,741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.27x = 17,120.72 × 6,741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.27x = 115,411,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,411,881.82/12,406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.71

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