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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,433.70, 17,158.52 and 6,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,433.70, 17,158.52 and 6,844.70 is: 9,445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,433.70 : 17,158.52 = 6,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,433.70/17,158.52 = 6,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,433.70x = 17,158.52 × 6,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,433.70x = 117,444,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,444,921.84/12,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.69

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