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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.38, 17,006.28 and 6,734.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.38, 17,006.28 and 6,734.38 is: 9,293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.38 : 17,006.28 = 6,734.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.38/17,006.28 = 6,734.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.38x = 17,006.28 × 6,734.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.38x = 114,526,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,526,751.91/12,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.45

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