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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.22, 17,152.35 and 6,840.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.22, 17,152.35 and 6,840.14 is: 9,438.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.22 : 17,152.35 = 6,840.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.22/17,152.35 = 6,840.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.22x = 17,152.35 × 6,840.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.22x = 117,324,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,324,475.33/12,430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.65

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