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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,324.36, 17,007.86 and 6,735.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,324.36, 17,007.86 and 6,735.56 is: 9,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,324.36 : 17,007.86 = 6,735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,324.36/17,007.86 = 6,735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,324.36x = 17,007.86 × 6,735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,324.36x = 114,557,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,557,461.50/12,324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.21

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