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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,322.13, 17,004.53 and 6,733.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,322.13, 17,004.53 and 6,733.13 is: 9,291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,322.13 : 17,004.53 = 6,733.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,322.13/17,004.53 = 6,733.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,322.13x = 17,004.53 × 6,733.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,322.13x = 114,493,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,493,642.89/12,322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.71

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