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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.08, 17,153.24 and 6,764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.08, 17,153.24 and 6,764.70 is: 9,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.08 : 17,153.24 = 6,764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.08/17,153.24 = 6,764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.08x = 17,153.24 × 6,764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.08x = 116,036,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,036,522.63/12,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.14

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