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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,412.68, 17,129.79 and 6,747.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,412.68, 17,129.79 and 6,747.75 is: 9,312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,412.68 : 17,129.79 = 6,747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,412.68/17,129.79 = 6,747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,412.68x = 17,129.79 × 6,747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,412.68x = 115,587,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,587,540.47/12,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.05

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