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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,420.79, 17,140.89 and 6,755.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,420.79, 17,140.89 and 6,755.71 is: 9,322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,420.79 : 17,140.89 = 6,755.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,420.79/17,140.89 = 6,755.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,420.79x = 17,140.89 × 6,755.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,420.79x = 115,798,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,798,881.98/12,420.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.99

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