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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.08, 17,153.28 and 6,840.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.08, 17,153.28 and 6,840.96 is: 9,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.08 : 17,153.28 = 6,840.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.08/17,153.28 = 6,840.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.08x = 17,153.28 × 6,840.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.08x = 117,344,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,344,902.35/12,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.40

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