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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,321.38, 17,003.52 and 6,732.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,321.38, 17,003.52 and 6,732.38 is: 9,290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,321.38 : 17,003.52 = 6,732.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,321.38/17,003.52 = 6,732.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,321.38x = 17,003.52 × 6,732.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,321.38x = 114,474,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,474,157.98/12,321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.69

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