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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,429.08, 17,151.86 and 6,763.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,429.08, 17,151.86 and 6,763.85 is: 9,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.08 : 17,151.86 = 6,763.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.08/17,151.86 = 6,763.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.08x = 17,151.86 × 6,763.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.08x = 116,012,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,012,553.00/12,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.96

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