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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,322.74, 17,005.38 and 6,733.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,322.74, 17,005.38 and 6,733.74 is: 9,292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,322.74 : 17,005.38 = 6,733.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,322.74/17,005.38 = 6,733.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,322.74x = 17,005.38 × 6,733.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,322.74x = 114,509,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,509,807.52/12,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.56

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