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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,322.54, 17,005.16 and 6,733.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,322.54, 17,005.16 and 6,733.54 is: 9,292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,322.54 : 17,005.16 = 6,733.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,322.54/17,005.16 = 6,733.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,322.54x = 17,005.16 × 6,733.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,322.54x = 114,504,925.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,504,925.07/12,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.32

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