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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,443.54, 17,172.46 and 6,778.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,443.54, 17,172.46 and 6,778.66 is: 9,354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,443.54 : 17,172.46 = 6,778.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,443.54/17,172.46 = 6,778.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,443.54x = 17,172.46 × 6,778.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,443.54x = 116,406,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,406,267.70/12,443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.75

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