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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.82, 17,154.31 and 6,765.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.82, 17,154.31 and 6,765.37 is: 9,336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.82 : 17,154.31 = 6,765.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.82/17,154.31 = 6,765.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.82x = 17,154.31 × 6,765.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.82x = 116,055,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,055,254.24/12,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.09

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