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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,435.54, 17,161.41 and 6,770.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,435.54, 17,161.41 and 6,770.66 is: 9,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,435.54 : 17,161.41 = 6,770.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,435.54/17,161.41 = 6,770.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,435.54x = 17,161.41 × 6,770.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,435.54x = 116,193,986.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,193,986.42/12,435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.70

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