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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,321.54, 17,003.78 and 6,732.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,321.54, 17,003.78 and 6,732.54 is: 9,290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,321.54 : 17,003.78 = 6,732.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,321.54/17,003.78 = 6,732.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,321.54x = 17,003.78 × 6,732.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,321.54x = 114,478,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,478,595.34/12,321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.93

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