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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.52, 17,127.97 and 6,746.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.52, 17,127.97 and 6,746.31 is: 9,309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.52 : 17,127.97 = 6,746.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.52/17,127.97 = 6,746.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.52x = 17,127.97 × 6,746.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.52x = 115,550,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,550,578.42/12,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.95

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