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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.26, 17,127.64 and 6,746.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.26, 17,127.64 and 6,746.04 is: 9,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.26 : 17,127.64 = 6,746.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.26/17,127.64 = 6,746.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.26x = 17,127.64 × 6,746.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.26x = 115,543,744.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,543,744.55/12,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.59

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