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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,433.29, 17,158.72 and 6,844.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,433.29, 17,158.72 and 6,844.29 is: 9,445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,433.29 : 17,158.72 = 6,844.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,433.29/17,158.72 = 6,844.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,433.29x = 17,158.72 × 6,844.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,433.29x = 117,439,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,439,307.16/12,433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.55

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