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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,416.69, 17,135.37 and 6,751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,416.69, 17,135.37 and 6,751.82 is: 9,317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,416.69 : 17,135.37 = 6,751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,416.69/17,135.37 = 6,751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,416.69x = 17,135.37 × 6,751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,416.69x = 115,694,814.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,694,814.44/12,416.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.69

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