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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,441.15, 17,168.76 and 6,775.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,441.15, 17,168.76 and 6,775.82 is: 9,350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,441.15 : 17,168.76 = 6,775.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,441.15/17,168.76 = 6,775.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,441.15x = 17,168.76 × 6,775.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,441.15x = 116,332,341.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,332,341.54/12,441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.61

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