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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,322.03, 17,004.46 and 6,733.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,322.03, 17,004.46 and 6,733.03 is: 9,291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,322.03 : 17,004.46 = 6,733.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,322.03/17,004.46 = 6,733.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,322.03x = 17,004.46 × 6,733.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,322.03x = 114,491,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,491,539.31/12,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.61

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