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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,322.11, 17,004.20 and 6,732.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,322.11, 17,004.20 and 6,732.75 is: 9,291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,322.11 : 17,004.20 = 6,732.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,322.11/17,004.20 = 6,732.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,322.11x = 17,004.20 × 6,732.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,322.11x = 114,484,993.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,484,993.89/12,322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.02

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