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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,429.03, 17,152.12 and 6,763.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,429.03, 17,152.12 and 6,763.89 is: 9,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.03 : 17,152.12 = 6,763.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.03/17,152.12 = 6,763.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.03x = 17,152.12 × 6,763.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.03x = 116,015,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,015,052.95/12,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.20

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