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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,324.63, 17,007.99 and 6,735.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,324.63, 17,007.99 and 6,735.63 is: 9,295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,324.63 : 17,007.99 = 6,735.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,324.63/17,007.99 = 6,735.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,324.63x = 17,007.99 × 6,735.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,324.63x = 114,559,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,559,527.68/12,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.17

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