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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.69, 17,121.39 and 6,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.69, 17,121.39 and 6,741.46 is: 9,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.69 : 17,121.39 = 6,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.69/17,121.39 = 6,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.69x = 17,121.39 × 6,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.69x = 115,423,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,423,165.83/12,406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.30

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