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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.52, 17,006.42 and 6,734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.52, 17,006.42 and 6,734.52 is: 9,293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.52 : 17,006.42 = 6,734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.52/17,006.42 = 6,734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.52x = 17,006.42 × 6,734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.52x = 114,530,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,530,075.62/12,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.62

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