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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.34, 17,006.22 and 6,734.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.34, 17,006.22 and 6,734.34 is: 9,293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.34 : 17,006.22 = 6,734.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.34/17,006.22 = 6,734.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.34x = 17,006.22 × 6,734.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.34x = 114,525,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,525,667.59/12,323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.40

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