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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,322.52, 17,005.04 and 6,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,322.52, 17,005.04 and 6,733.52 is: 9,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,322.52 : 17,005.04 = 6,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,322.52/17,005.04 = 6,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,322.52x = 17,005.04 × 6,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,322.52x = 114,503,776.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,503,776.94/12,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.24

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