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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,441.99, 17,169.94 and 6,852.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,441.99, 17,169.94 and 6,852.99 is: 9,457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,441.99 : 17,169.94 = 6,852.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,441.99/17,169.94 = 6,852.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,441.99x = 17,169.94 × 6,852.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,441.99x = 117,665,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,665,307.01/12,441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.12

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