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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,442.34, 17,170.42 and 6,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,442.34, 17,170.42 and 6,853.34 is: 9,457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,442.34 : 17,170.42 = 6,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,442.34/17,170.42 = 6,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,442.34x = 17,170.42 × 6,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,442.34x = 117,674,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,674,726.20/12,442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.60

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