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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,429.22, 17,150.97 and 6,839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,429.22, 17,150.97 and 6,839.14 is: 9,437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.22 : 17,150.97 = 6,839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.22/17,150.97 = 6,839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.22x = 17,150.97 × 6,839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.22x = 117,297,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,297,884.97/12,429.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.27

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