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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,435.21, 17,160.76 and 6,770.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,435.21, 17,160.76 and 6,770.13 is: 9,342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,435.21 : 17,160.76 = 6,770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,435.21/17,160.76 = 6,770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,435.21x = 17,160.76 × 6,770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,435.21x = 116,180,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,180,507.51/12,435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.87

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